Jane still wasn’t sure what put Zaren in such a foul mood. After all, Jarmon’s condition had made a turn for the better and it looked as if he would make a full recovery given enough time. Garrik and Olena had wished them a safe journey and Jarmon had even managed a weak smile. Christina had all but begged her to come back and visit if she stayed in Javara. In the short time they’d spent together, Jane felt as if she had met a kindred spirit in the other woman. Jane had never had a good female friend before and was surprised at how much she’d enjoyed just spending the afternoon talking with her even if the subject had been a very serious one. It helped that Christina understood her situation in a way that no one else could. She’d finally met Jarek’s brother Marc as they were mounting to leave. He was a quiet man with an air of sadness about him even as he smiled at all those around him. But Jane recognized the sadness in him, as she’d felt it herself over the years. In spite of the fact that they had Christina, Marc was still lonely.
