Hawthorn Vaelor Orion’s grin when he walked into his rooms would have been visible from miles away. “I guess congratulations are in order,” he said, getting into my personal space and patting me on the shoulder. “This is a disaster,” I replied, shoving his hand off. The bond no longer Read more…
Elda Evervale Hawke Silverpine was my mate. It still didn’t feel real, despite my earlier confidence and announcement. Emotions roiled through me like a pending storm while I waited in my room, not wanting to be the first one to arrive at dinner. Even though he was with Prince Orion, Read more…
Hawthorn Vaelor No. This absolutely could not be happening. The connection forged itself between us, an unbreakable golden chain that felt like the most precious thing that had ever happened and a noose closing around my neck at the same time. My fingers closed gently around the flower, but I Read more…
Elda Evervale Despite the warmth of the sun, I felt cold. My hands were clammy, and I had to fight to keep my nerves from showing on my face as I followed behind Willow. My Choosing was to be held on the rooftop terrace of the palace, underneath the curving Read more…
Coming out to the courtyard was a risk, but I’d needed to see who my father had sent in the delegation. My disguise was solid, but it wasn’t like I could change the entire structure of my face. Still, expectations were half of recognition. I wasn’t wearing my court finery. Read more…
Elda Evervale In an ideal world, I’d have woken up at dawn on this day of my Choosing. The light would have come through my open balcony and the song of the thrushes in the forest would have been what pulled me out of a sweet dream. My mother would Read more…