LOGINThe 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
"Are you still awake, Ro?" I spun around to see Soren coming around the side of the cottage. I rushed over to meet him, hoping I could cut him off before he saw Ethan. Since Ethan was wearing all black and had been standing in the shadows, there was a chance he'd get away before Soren could see him
I put it in my pocket. "Thanks, Talon. You can go." I dismissed him with a wave of my hand.He didn't go right away, though. He just stood there, staring at me.Sighing, I looked up at him. "What?""Nothing," he said. "I just… are you all right? I mean, I know that you have a lot of work, and there'
She stared at me again for a second and then answered my question. "Yes, I wanted to ask you when would be a good time and good location."I tried to sound as patient as I could. "Time, up to you, as long as there is no emergency. As for location… I assume you like islands?"Madalynn relaxed a bit m
She and Paul were leaving for Breles with their daughters in the morning, taking the same train as Troy and I. We'd be riding to the port together, but they would immediately board a ferry to take them straight to Breles, rather than the Isles. The dining room was filled with conversation and music







