Chapter 11: Speechless
Speechless Chapter 11 The house Kayya lived in with her parents, brother, and sister was as beautiful and yet humble as any house in S'pru. It was made of the white sand that fell like diamonds on S'pru's shores, its bricks packed together tight with...
Chapter 10: Little Schemes
Little Schemes Chapter 10 Mogethis hated parties. So many little thoughts, worries, and whispers coming together were like the soft roar of an ocean storm. It hadn't bothered her when her clan would gather to worship Yfel. The dancing and kissing and...
Chapter 9: More In Common
More In Common Chapter 9 "You needn't have dragged us aside to lecture us on manners and etiquette," Jonathan complained. "Really? That's a relief," Etienne said sarcastically and smiled at Jonathan's back as the marquis paced the room. The moment...
Epilogue
Epilogue "That's a _terrible_story," Zeinara complained when Nkwe had finished speaking. Nkwe's lips tightened impatiently, and he glared at her across the desk. They were in the grand library in WychowlCastle. It was day, and sunlight streamed...
Chapter 79 I Will Find You Again
I Will Find You Again Chapter 79 Etienne saw Azrian run to him, as behind her, the dogs remained on their knees, worshipping and praying, whispering and in awe. He tried to sit up as Azrian knelt beside him. The wound was still bleeding from his...
Chapter 78 An End
An End Chapter 78 Etienne choked, watching as his own blood spilled down his chest in dark rivulets. The black fox sneered at him and twisted the dagger deeper, and he screamed. "Now," whispered the black fox, "you will _never_ have her. Do you know...
Chapter 77 New Tricks
New Tricks Chapter 77 Azrian flew against the stars, her red tail flowing smoothly behind her. Hildrith'el had given her clothing before she departed: a long white gown, sleeveless, with a white hood she kept pulled over her mane. Her red wings...
Chapter 76 The Return
The Return Chapter 76 Etienne couldn't sleep. Crawley hadn't been back in such a long time. He sent Kesuk and Reed to find Crawley, thinking that maybe those mastiffs down at the bar had recognized him and perhaps jumped him out in the alley. Reed...
Chapter 75 The Backdoor
The Backdoor Chapter 75 Etienne disappeared into the forest with the daughters of Kutre for six days. When he returned, a pair of golden wings had grown from his back. The foxes were in awe of him and bowed in a ripple as he returned to the ruin. He...
Chapter 74 The Last One
The Last One Chapter 74 Captain Carnell stood guard at the door of the bedchamber, watching as Hellene sat straight-backed in a chair. A large crossbow was across her lap, lying heavily against the ballooning swell of her black skirts. She loaded it...
Chapter 73 A Little Fun
A Little Fun Chapter 73 Captain Carnell slowly unbuttoned his pants and fondled himself, watching as Cambridge slammed his hips against the male fox's backside. The male was on his knees, his paws bound behind his back, taking it hard and fast under...
Chapter 72 The Best Lesson
The Best Lesson Chapter 72 After hearing Connell's story, Etienne was glad to see Judith and Connell getting along again. Judith took him aside and spoke to him for a long time, and when they returned to the fire, Connell was back to his jovial self....