Dezra's Quest (Bridges of Time Series) by Chris Pierson

Author:Chris Pierson [Pierson, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780786964956
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Publishing
Published: 2013-06-04T00:00:00+00:00

“Well, why didn’t you come to me, instead of sneaking around in the dark?” Pallidice asked when Trephas finished explaining. “It would have saved a lot of bother.”

“We were going to see you tomorrow,” Trephas replied patiently. “You’re the one who put us to sleep, and lured him to your tree.” He nodded at Borlos, who looked away. The bard was dressed now, but he was very quiet.

Pallidice shrugged. “Don’t blame me. You camped too close to my tree. Would you blame a spider for eating a moth that flew into its web?”

“No one’s blaming anybody,” Trephas said. “We want your help. Will you take us to Guithern?”

The dryad’s face turned serious. It was a striking change from her childish mien. “You say the Wood itself’s in danger from this … Grimbough thing?”

“Aye,” Trephas replied. “And if Lord Chrethon wins, nothing will be spared. Not even your tree, Pallidice.”

The dryad glanced at the great oak. A determined look settled on her face. “Very well, Trephas. I’ll help you. But understand this—I do so only to save my tree. The paths my people travel aren’t for mortals to walk.”

“I understand,” Trephas said. “I wouldn’t ask, were the need not so great.”

The dryad furrowed her brow. “There’s one problem, though. I can take only one man inside with me. But never fear,” she added, seeing the centaur’s face fall. “If you let me return to my tree, I’ll find help. Return to your camp and finish your rest. My sisters and I shall meet you here in the morning.”

“Sisters?” Borlos blurted, alarmed.

Pallidice laughed. “Of course, my love! These woods are filled with dryads—and won’t they be happy to see you!”

Tired though Borlos was, when they returned to camp he didn’t sleep another wink.

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