Scarlett (Second Edition)
“Scarlett, you can’t hold the South without warriors and weapons. Garland is ruthless. Even if you have magic, you haven’t mastered it. You’ll need support to rule.”
I could see the concern etched on his face; they were still under the impression that I was planning to head south.
I was about to clarify when a woman entered the room. She looked to be middle-aged, with striking silver-white hair and piercing frosty blue eyes. Around her neck hung a crystal pendant, encased in leather she’d clearly crafted herself. Her aura was steady, calm, exuding warmth, yet her presence carried a quiet strength.
Her gentle smile was inviting, and I felt a strange sense of peace in her presence. This was El