He was sitting on the ground behind a large elderberry bush, polishing his weapon. She stopped a few paces away, waiting for him to acknowledge her presence, but he was deeply absorbed in his task and showed no awareness of her. Finally, she cleared her throat. ...
Mai was using Kara’s arm for support, but it took a man closely familiar with both of them to see the effort it was costing to keep him upright. Kara marched with her head high under the stares of the crowd. Egey Bashi admired her for her composure. He knew that without Ma...
My head still swam with memories as I stood before my Mirror, changing back into my normal form. My darkening hair, growing to its normal length. My cheeks, losing their fullness and rosy color. My long black dress, its silky folds caressing my skin, enfolding me down to my bare feet. Kirill woul...
Raishan asked. Kara shook her head, but before she could speak, a movement between the tents caught her eye. Lady Celana was striding toward her, calm and confident as if this busy camp was part of her father’s court. She wore a loose white dress, her flaming red hair tied...
