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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...

Esther’s outward only reaction to Spivey’s outburst was to reach up and rub her temple. She was well aware they might not have passed, but the option should have been given first. That would have kept them neutral. Now they probably have a tribe of enemies. And the merc just wanted to make more...

Filris was ignoring Stephanie. She was merely a pest. Instead, they focused on Finbar. “Eat if you must. When you return, I will have a violin for us to experiment with.” Even after the girl got the guts to reply, they barely glanced at her. “Again with the theatrics, Ms. Rain. Why don’t you be...

“So theatrical Ms. Rain.” There was no pity in their voice. “We perform music here, not tragedies.” Filris turned and set their instrument in its stand. Speaking as they did so, “You suffer because you are alone Ms. Rain. So desperate for someone to suffer with you.” They sat down on their...

Etta relaxed their arm, but kept the gun facing toward the child. For that was all they were. So, like the broken hearted fool they were, they answered. “Ohio. You were likely kidnapped.” It wouldn’t do either of them any good to sugarcoat anything. “You’re fucked. Either turn evil like most of...

Vivian tried to tell herself that Bean wasn’t going to kill the man regardless, but the sharpness, the hatred in his tone scared her. She wrapped her tails around herself without noticing, jumping when the portly man spoke up once more. She stepped away from him, not wanting any of that hatred...