Yet somehow, it worked. The Atasi had access to underground freshwater ponds, with their dwellings stationed near openings out to the mountains above, where they could ascend to hunt or harvest food and lumber. There were a few women who housed Lucie, as was only appropria...
Before the sun had even set, she retreated upstairs without saying goodnight. Once in the privacy of her dingy hostel chamber, she sat down on the edge of the bed. Her sandals blurred as she stared down at them. Antonia Korelli, you will not cry, she commanded herself. But already, her lashes wer...