He spun around sharply, giving a shaky laugh as Yrian reached him. "You're alive."
"I could say the same for you." Yrian grabbed his shoulders and gave him a shake. "That mermaidI thought it had you. I was not looking forward to returning to the castle to tell them I managed to lose you almost immediately. Well done getting away from it. How did you manage to stop the sirens?"
Raffé's smile fell away. "I thought you had."
"No " Yrian frowned. "They must have gone into hiding because of us. I hope so, anyway. If there's something else they're scared of but it will have to wait, as much as I hate to say it. First, I want you to come with me. I think I felt something troubling, but I cannot be certain. Magic is not my skill."