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Cope. Well that was scary. She wasn’t foolish enough to think he’d let her out in a place that wasn’t also evil, but she wasn’t sure she could even envision anything worse than what he’d done. But he was doing this too wasn’t he? Swallowing hard, Dani looked down and away from the lady, nodding...

Anya wondered once again, how Ava could be related to Mark. She knew the suspicious man would never have considered eating the food. He’d poison someone else before letting himself be poisoned or infected or whatever the hell that food did. She just knew it had to be sinister. She shrugged off...

Things were so strange here. They’d asked a young oak to join them on their walk through their forest, wanting to know the stories this wood held, but the trees was confused. No matter how hard they prodded, it would not move. With their own energy, they could raise a tree up, but the roots...

A seagull landed on the ship, innocuously. It looked disheveled, as if it had traveled a long way or through a storm. They had nearly missed the ship. The bird had been determined. Gargetha had promised food and safety from her tribe, a vow she managed to pass on along with her message. Though...

The intrepid leader spoke up. She was surprised to hear an apology, but accepted it with a nod. Maybe he would learn. As long as he treated her with respect, she cared not. Still, his excuse was pathetic. Women had been captains for decades. “You must be far from home.” She chastised, not...

The honesty helped Dani relax. While she was hoping to be safer, away from Him, she knew safety was an illusion. It was just ignorance. She’d felt safe at home, riding the trails, but that was fake. Stupidity. The lie did nothing to keep her safe. She was about to say she’d come, when some...

“Do not touch me!” Her voice was a whip, sharp enough to the man holding the blindfold to pause, even if she refused to back up. She lifted her gaze from the strip of fabric, to meet the man’s eyes. “You are a bender, are you not?” Those callouses might have been from weapons, but in the Earth...

Settled in the boat, Dextra scanned the beach as it neared. This was no mere scattering of people, this crew was united. Though guilt was obvious on some of the faces, even from this distance, no one was panicking or idle. Everyone had a task. There was one man in particular who seemed to be...

For longer than half a moment, Konishi was stupid enough to fall for it. Reaching out to stabilize the limb, her mind whirled, had Nova hurt her arm before? Then she caught the glimmer in those bright eyes, and her worried look devolved into a pout. “Nova!” She let herself play along, trying to...

Bloody hell it was hot. If she didn’t do anything, she was going to mutiny, nevermind her crew. Standing on the quarterdeck, one boot on the railing, Dextra’s hands were in the air. It was difficult to make clouds out of nothing, but the ocean always provided. Her magic caught the spray against...

Ruth’s human was an idiot. “You can’t stay mad at me forever.” Perhaps, but she would not forget this. She’d thought she could let them leave, hunt on their own, but obviously that was not the case. “Listen, they’re not that bad.” Ruth watched as they lifted the conniving bowtruckle from the...

Konishi glanced up at Ai’s face by chance really. Her heart fell into her stomach. Were those tears she saw? She’d been balancing against crying since the announcement, having fallen off dozen of times. She recognized the familiar burning. Squeezing her eyes shut, she trusted the two to guide...

Lady Amira’s curtsy was met with a bow. “My duties are to the Princess’s safety and to prevent her any distress. She was safe under Alfred’s care.” He nodded to the bailiff. “I’m glad to help.” Geof watched the princess bestow her blessing on the child. He allowed himself a long blink, but did...

Anya stared at Ren. He might have seemed naive in places, he was old enough to have his familiar, that was old enough to support the youngsters in her mind. She nodded seriously, accepting his agreement. If he was willing to come, she’d welcome him. Ava spoke next. Sputtering out a laugh, she...

There was to be a ball. Her father couldn’t put off introducing Emory to the Eastwind Princess any longer. The delay had been kind, even if the invitation was foolish. This Corline couldn’t possibly replace Alicia. All but perhaps her and her monster of a guard knew it. Why their father even...

Dani felt like this was the moment the child got in the car to be kidnapped. She didn't want to go anywhere with this man, even if there was something almost neutral about him. Her eyes roved over him, trying to figure out what it was. It wasn't like they were safe where they were anyway. He...

There were two Kneazles. Thankfully between the three of them, they were able to convince them to come with. Leor shifted, growing their upper body into that of a linebacker, making perfect perches for each of them. For a moment, one found their curls fascinating, tugging and chewing on them as...

Well, Nyall had a point. If they saw it, then they’d likely realize it was for them, but how would they know where to go? She had to bite her lip at Bean’s exaggerated performance, which put anything Marigold had tried to do to shame. Probably because it lacked the fear the man reeked of. For...

Confusion grew over Konishi’s face at Ai’s chastisement. Did she really not want to use Nova’s first name? The sheep would have labeled her red face as embarrassed, not angry, but her tone seemed to speak differently. She knew she should speak up. Ease this strange tension the rooster had, but...

Ah, another day of babysitting. For all his thoughts were sardonic, Geof had a smile on his face as he stayed back, watching as Princess Alice made herself known. To citizens and assassins alike. Still, he knew the country needed this. With the darkness spewing out from her sister, the people...