28 Chapter 28

“Tylen and Dek have all my faith and the support of the entire Council,aswell as the endorsement of our Mierian guests,”the Regent said.“I am certain they will do an outstanding job representing both Ymoro values andleading our world into a bright future.However,you’re all here to see the eclipse,so if we don’t start sending you up,we just might all miss it in the excitement.”

Amongst their laughter,Shyburn appeared from where he’d blended in with the crowd to begin ushering people inside the lift.Those not going clustered around me,but as their congratulations blurred into a mass of noise,I searched over their heads for the one who should be sharing it with me.

“Stand back,”Dourack said as someone crowded too close.He held his arm out to hold them at bay,creating a slim path for me to follow,then nodded at me.

“Thank you,”I murmured.