Parting Gift

[ KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

I was not going to tell Liora that I was leaving for Pyre with the Prince after his grand proposal this evening.

Watching her play in the courts and be a kid again was something I didn't want to spoil with needless worry.

I press my lips, standing in front of North House, the cold afternoon breeze rattling through my hair. My gaze darts to the gloomy sky and for a moment m