Four weeks after I’d dreamed of Conner, something changed. I knew it the minute I opened my eyes. Ode entered my bedroom, which was something he’d stopped doing after I had the ability to call him through the plants.“Talon has asked for you to accompany him this evening. He would like you to pack a bag for a week’s stay.” He lifted a large case for me to use. “He has requested you wear the gown inside.”Talon was taking me with him. I almost forgave him for how he’d treated me this past month. Almost. I would have time with him and we could talk. The place in my gut that had been wrapped tight, loosened.Ode’s eyes barely met mine. Unfortunately, I was too excited to really notice.“Eat first, my lady, and I will help you pack.”I shoveled down my food. When I finished, I washed my hands and opened the travel bag to see what was inside. Instead of silver, this gown dripped glittering gold that looked like fine chain mail over shiny gold material. I laid it out on the bed and took out