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
I nodded, wishing I had pockets to tuck my hands into to stop myself from fidgeting. "Only bad things, I hope," I said without thinking. The man, who was introduced as Silas Evermore, a prominent businessman with ties to the Alpha of Breles, laughed heartily. "To be sure, to be sure." Silas took a
He was fumbling beneath my skirts, trying to free himself from the many layers of fabric. I helped him out, worried for a moment he would tear the fabric.He jumped up, exhilarated. His hair was a mess, and I fought with him for a moment as I tried to flatten it, but his curls were impossible."I lo
"The boys are just fine upstairs. Master William had a bit of a fuss but settled down once he was placed in bed with the others," she told me softly, clasping my dress and reaching up to adjust my immaculate updo."He doesn't like being alone," I said with a somber smile, a wave of guilt washing ove
Grace turned as white as her robes when Mom said Tasia's name. She looked around, suddenly frantic."Do not speak her name here—""Why? Will she hear us? Is this where you're hiding her?""She is the Moon Goddess, Queen Maeve. You must understand—""No," Mom said firmly. "She is not the Moon Goddess







