Irmina’s eyes merely narrowed at the Dosteri troops, but at the sight of the Setian colors, her hand drifted to her sword. When she realized, she fidgeted with her reins and quickly shifted her hand while glancing in Galiana’s direction. Galiana pretended not to notice. “I...
Hewn from bedrock, earth, and metal, their five faces encompassed the walls around him, eyes wise, expressions stoic. The single member who sat next to him wasn’t made purely of the Forms like the others. He was human. “Until the Sanctums activated, we were never sure you ...
Rose vines climbed up one side of the villa, the red and yellow blooms adding color to the otherwise drab sandstone and granite walls. Two months had passed since Stefan came home, and these daily walks with his children were now a routine he anticipated. His children brought a smile to his face,...
They tittered on about what color stones would set off her amber eyes, or if the green within them matched peridots, jades, or tourmalines, and whether amethysts or diamonds would be better suited for her obsidian braids. She allowed them to enjoy the idea of making their queen a stunning spectac...
Groggy with sleep, he cracked open an eyelid. The clouds bled. Or at least so it seemed on first impression. He rubbed at his eyes. It took him a few moments for his vision to adjust and for him to orient himself. The sky wasn’t bleeding. The hues were a combination of sunrise and lack of sleep. ...
Lomin punctuated the inspection with a kick to the torso of Derega’s corpse. They searched the men and the saddlebags. When finished, they gathered the horses that had returned after the slaughter and led them to the stables. She found it difficult to come to terms with De...