Chapter 41

• Riek's POV
• Bardulf enters the helicopter through the left door while in the right, we sit down with Fridolf sitting in our midst. I reason that it wouldn't be convenient for him to sit alone, being that he is just five years old and this is his first time flying. I attempt to place him on my lap but Bardulf reaches out and prevents me.
• "I'd rather do that!" He says. My eyes pop out in amazement. But he isn't your son? I find myself asking through the gaze I'm giving him. He smiles at me, taking Fridolf from my hands.