**Georgia's POV Smoke settled in the air, causing an eerie feeling to cross the land we had just battled upon. Priest Cerina had agreed to offer help to the northern villages by fighting off the rogues. However, that was only the very first step for the displaced people to re-build their homes. Wi
"That's wonderful. What about supplies? Georgia, how are the supply runs and the wounded?"I snapped out of my own doubts and answered right away. "We are down about thirty percent on food, and we've got enough for two more months until the next refill. However, our medical supplies are at a loss. W
"Wise woman Seraphine! You're back!" someone in the crowd exclaimed."Ladies and gentlemen, if you still have any doubts, I'm sure Seraphine would be more than happy to answer them," the general replied with a smile as he gestured to the woman."Thank you, Lee. It's been a while." Seraphine gave him
**Ethan's POVAfter several days of running with very little sleep, we decided we needed to make a camp for the night. I knew that my fighting forces could stand up against any other soldiers in the world, but even the strongest warriors would need time to restore their stamina.'I think this looks
I got into a defensive position. As soon as the wolf came barreling through the trees, I leaped in front of him, knocking him out of the air. He hit the ground hard, but he struggled and got up again quickly and bit me on my forearm. In a split second, I had to release him, and he jumped up again.
My own cousin wants me dead and would stop at nothing to accomplish that.I helped Paul up, and Vicky dove into his hug. "Thank you for coming...." I heard her sobbing.Taking a few steps away from the couple, I thought about how I'd almost killed the wolf coming to warn me. I was glad that hadn't h
**Rosalie's POVThe north was more than I ever dreamt it to be. Since the moment I arrived, they had shown me nothing but kindness. I was a savior to them. While I certainly didn't think of myself that way, it made me feel good that I could help."Rosalie!" Seraphine called out as she walked into m
"I hate to interrupt the happy reunion..." Cerina smiled, causing us both to turn to face her. "There are some things we really must discuss."Letting out a deep breath, I nodded.I knew the conversation was coming, but it wasn't something I really cared to speak about. I wasn't sure what they expec
The 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
Best of all, Troy was happy. He was at peace and at home. But there was still much work to be done.We were spending several weeks jumping from island to island, taking stock of the wellbeing of the inhabitants, and making a list of what was needed. Most of the islands were in need of medicine, inf
Maeve–Four Months LaterSuntra was not what I was expecting. I had become accustomed to the seemingly endless white-sand beaches of Avondale, where the sand grit was so fine it felt like powdered sugar as you walked barefoot in the surf. Suntra's sand was coarse and golden and dappled with tidepool
I straightened up a bit, shifting Oliver's weight in my arms as I narrowed my eyes back at him, sizing him up. A man roughly my father's age came bounding out of their house, waving at me apologetically as he leaned to whisper harshly in the ear of the man I assumed was his father.Whatever his son