Duskfire Glacier Lost and Alone

Kieran listened to them both, but stayed silent during their conversation. It was only when the boy saw the tear that lay, preparing to fall, that the boy stood up. And with a sigh, he looked to his mother. "Mama, she needs sleep." The boy, still, did not know a load of french, he only knew some simple sentences and basic things, but enough to understand what his sister and mother were saying.

He touched his nose to Sorrel's side in an attempt to give her more comfort, but he knew what she needed right now was a good rest.