ISLAND OF DESIRE: REJECTED HEIRESS
Lila and Elena stood there, no more pride left, only shame and anger.
“You treat him like an equal,” Lila said, her voice shaking. “He is nothing but a wanderer! And you, Cassandra you get everything, while we struggle!”
“Being equal does not mean being weak,” Kael said gently. “My knowledge comes from my family, who lived near these waters for generations. It is not a trick it is all I have to give.”
Before anyone could say more, the ground shook. From deep in the jungle, a heavy, grinding roar rose up louder than any we had heard before.