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...