Bound by the Cursed Moon
Briar caught one in hers, and they looked at each other.
"I am still angry," Briar said softly.
"I know."
"But you are still my mother."
Rhen's face crumpled. She nodded, once, unable to speak.
We rode. Seven horses, one cart, two lanterns. The Lantern Road was a pale scar under the stars, lined with old standing stones. Alden rode beside me, clutching his cane with both hands, murmuring to himself. Corra and Isolde rode behind us, holding each other.