chapter 35 Deryn

As the afternoon approached, more and more people came to Lotus Street to shop. The gentle breeze added a touch of comfort to the atmosphere. Rocco followed Eirlyns through the crowd and arrived at the northern part of the street, where they turned into an alley leading to a rather elegant courtyard. "Who's this?" Rocco was somewhat puzzled. "This is a friend of mine, Deryn Thompson. He has a very high appreciation for antiques!" Eirlyns smiled. There were three main rooms in the courtyard, with...