Chapter 15
Two hours later, Nali sat in a rocking chair and eased it back and forth in a calming rhythm. Ashure had repaired the rocker with a simple fix-it spell, making it as good as new. A fire, created by magic, burned in the fireplace. Asahi sat next to her in a sturdy chair he had found when they cleaned up the hut. Ashure questioned Mr. Gryphon at the table. The pirate was eager to learn about the golden lion’s abilities. All of them, except Mr. Gryphon, had steaming meals in front of them, thanks to Asahi’s travel food packets.
As Nali slowly stirred and scooped up a spoonful of chicken and dumplings from the pouch in her hand, she casually remarked, “You know that Ashure is trying to decide if it is worth the trouble to steal Mr. Gryphon from you, don’t you?”
He chuckled and lo
