Tidings of War

Astrid

It is a tense two days, but finally the jewels come from the castle along with a messenger and two messages, one for Jessamina and one for Cassian.

Jessamina clutches hers and runs off to read it.

Cassian takes his as though wondering if it might explode and goes back to our tent.

Since the women are busy packing up the jewels, I decide to find out what the letters are about. I go to Jessam