LOGINThe entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
"That's enough, Soren," I rolled my eyes. He smiled. "But don't worry, I'll be fine. Pretending to be one of Kal's men will allow me to get close to Damian, close enough to assassinate him, if I so choose." "And is that what you think needs to be done?" I asked him. He needed to make the right de
"What if King James won't agree to it?"General Vandough answered for me, "Then at least we will have tried to take the capital back peacefully. We can attack knowing any bloodshed is on their hands, not ours."Ethan studied my face for a moment, and I didn't waiver. He nodded. "Send a messenger," h
Ethan spoke as if it would pain him greatly to have to order Alex's death. Alex looked at me. I felt it would be better if I cooperated with Ethan, so I nodded. His eyes were wide with consternation. "I would never put Her Majesty in harm's way," he reminded Ethan. "Then, it's probably best for y
I knew I probably shouldn't stare at her, however, the concern in her voice made me so hopeful that I couldn't help but look at her again.Rosalie placed a hand over her heart. I saw her beautiful bright eyes, and I saw the sincere care in them.Sincere care for a friend.Both of us avoided yesterda







