Chapter 99

We crested the hill slowly, Ruairí’s ears flicking at the wind. After a while, she tilted her head just enough that I could hear her voice over the breeze.

“What was it like?” she asked quietly. “Growing up here.”

I couldn’t help the grin that pulled at my mouth. “Oh? You’re telling me you don’t know *everything* about me, little wraith? I thought you were the woman with all the files and secrets.