With Gara giving him the courage to practice more, and after countless failed attempts, this was the first time Fian had managed to summon a small ice spike from the air.
There was a spark of admiration in Fian's eyes as he looked at Gara.
He wasn't sure if it was because he had just realized the extent of Gara's strength and smartness, or because he understood now that this young man would go to any lengths to protect those dear to him.
The next morning, Wina returned from the fields and told Gara that Albin hadn't shown his face once.
"If he dares, I'll make him regret it," Gara muttered, his gaze sharp.
Wina was deeply curious about what those two young men had done to Albin, but since Gara refused to talk, she let it go.
She had more pressing matters today, heading into town to get the reports from the manager of their Merchant House and accompanying the healer who would examine Gara's condition.
