Severed Stone (Souls Of The Stones) - Plot & Excerpts
Swallowing hard, he shook his head. “My brother sends his regards, and his regrets.” Ciorstan’s lovely eyes darkened, flashing with jealousy. “And what is it that keeps him this time?” Hurt sharpened her words, letting them cut deep. “A hunt. Reports of an unusual beast on the plains to our west arrived only this morning. My esteemed brother would be absolutely unable to stand it were someone else to hunt it before he did.” He hoped his eyes conveyed sympathy, without pity. “I see.” Ciorstan’s lips pulled downward, into a tight frown. Before this moment, he’d wanted her to see his brother for what he was, even to the extent of arranging the hunt for Selwyn. Yet now, seeing the pain in her eyes, all he could think of was finding a way to bring her comfort. “Selwyn didn’t want you to eat alone, so he sent me in his place. As brothers, we often fill in for each other as needed.
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