Crow stood ready at the door but waved me over when he saw me. “You are most lovely, Miss Hovtel.” I smiled at his sincerity. “Thank you, Mr. Crow. You look very fine yourself.” He wore his usual dark jacket and pants but had taken care to polish his shoes until they reflected even the tiniest bi...
I bolted upright at the loud cry in my ear. My stomach muscles protested at their overuse, and I suffered a brief period of disorientation. I recalled the night before and studied my surroundings. The shaded glade only sported a few tufts of low growing grass on the outskirts. A soft patch gr...
I can truly help you,” I said. The first thing I needed to do was calm him. His rages were dangerous to me, and undoubtedly disadvantageous to his goal to free himself. However, I felt the sisters’ techniques for muscle relief, given Gen’s response, might lead to another chase through the woods. ...