Excited muttering bursts throughout the room, as many of the courtiers and refugees are learning this information for the first time. I gaze around at the crowd, watching as fresh hope and anticipation fills their varied countenances. Sinclair is still speaking, describing the challenges ahead and t

However the longer the evening dragged on, the more comfortable Isabel grew, though she didn’t notice until she caught herself laughing out loud at a joke. She slapped her hand over her mouth in surprise, and a low purr sounded in her ear. “None of that, now. I love hearing you laugh.” Her wide blue

She raised her shining eyes to him, and he kissed her again, lingering. “I’m going to do everything in my power to come home to you and Sadie. Nothing will keep me away.” His need for her was growing wild and violent, even stronger now that they spoke about parting. Isabel simply nodded, arching for

Roger pursed his lips, sliding his hands into his pockets as he sidled forward. “Well since things already are so awkward, I might as well ask you why you’re crying… and why you were angry that someone is happy?” Cora crossed her arms over her chest, wishing he could kill this man with her eyes alon

I can hear the words he’s leaving unsaid, his hope that he lives long enough to see these gifts manifest, and to see our son come into the world. Oh Goddess, I think as his mood grows heavy. It’s getting close to our departure time, but I’m not ready to say goodbye, not yet. I’ll never be ready.I n