Summary

In Chapter 41, “In Which Several Paths Converge,” the volcano is about to erupt. The earth is alight and hot and the ground beneath everyone’s feet is shaking violently. Luna tries to run to her grandmother, but Xan tries to warn her that someone will harm her there. Glerk and Fyrian try to run to Luna, but Fyrian feels ill from all of his growing. The crow warns Luna to stop running toward Xan’s magic, but Luna is too excited to listen.

In Chapter 42, “In Which the World Is Blue and Silver and Silver and Blue,” Luna reaches Antain and he attacks her.

However, in Chapter 43, “In Which a Witch Casts Her First Spell—On Purpose This Time,” the paper birds show up and harass Antain to the point that he cowers to the ground in fear. Luna promises to protect Antain...