Eleven Hundred Sand Dunes by Helena Phillips

Author:Helena Phillips
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BookBaby
Published: 2018-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

Eleven

Flagran appeared in response to Torrenclar’s call, but he came alone. A long look passed between the Caretakers.

“Where is he?” Josh and Bridey asked together. “You can’t just leave him there!”

“Give him some time.” Flagran appeared unconcerned. “He’ll join us when he can.”

“But, you’re not going to make him walk?” Josh’s distress was palpable, his agitated steps darting around the campsite, distracted and restless. When Flagran went towards him, he stepped away. “What did you do to him?” Surprised, Flagran pulled up, and Josh stopped. “You don’t frighten me Flagran. Just because you have special powers doesn’t mean you can hurt us.”

Bridey put her arm around him. “It’s okay,” she said. “Flagran wouldn’t hurt him, or leave him if he wasn’t up for it. He loves him.” Her words seemed to settle him momentarily, and Flagran, who looked towards Torrenclar for some direction, didn’t respond.

Homarta held out a hand, and Josh refused her invitation.

“We are to engage with them the way we normally would. They’re here until the end of the week.” This meant the ruin of their final two days. Flagran groaned, and Bridey felt guilty. If it hadn’t been for her, the Source wouldn’t have foisted these guys on them. She resolved to take on her challenges. Her first plan was to spend less time with Torrenclar. The second was to be nice to Irri-tat, (if she would let her). One thing she was determined about was to hold on to Homarta’s attention. Before she could think this through, their visitors returned to the camp.

“Where’s Sandro?” Ravesh asked sweetly, her expression making it clear she had a fair idea of the answer.

“He’s having some time to himself. Leave him be.”

“You’ve become very bossy since we used to be good friends, Torrenclar.”

“Have I?” He raised his eyebrows. “Just asking for your respect.”

“Well, don’t shut me out of what’s going on here. We heard him scream. What’s up?”

“Frustration with his disabilities. He’s got to get it out. Leave him to it, Ravesh.” Flagran’s voice was quiet, but determined.

“Go and see if you can do anything for him, Irri-tat. Maybe he needs a friendly face.”

When Flagran stepped in front of Irri-tat, Ravesh insisted. “She has a right to go where she wills, Flagran. You don’t own him, or her.”

Torrenclar moved across to Josh who was beginning to shake, distressed now, uncertain what to do. From behind, he threw an arm over one shoulder splaying his fingers, locking him against his body, his warmth spreading while the boy leaned into him. Ravesh sneered, muttering something ugly which was lost to Josh but caused Homarta to rise in her chair and head towards her.

“If I hear anything like that again from you, you’ll be dealing with me, is that quite clear?”

“Crystal.” Ravesh sneered again. “You lay a hand on me, and you will regret it.”

“You think so?”

Josh squirmed, and Torrenclar spoke quietly into his ear. “That’d be good,” muttered the boy, keen to be off.

Homarta shrugged cheerfully. “What are your plans, Ravesh?” she asked as Josh went to pick up his wetsuit.

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