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Newest bird

Newest bird

A Chapter by Isemay


Miryil arrived at dusk. She was tired from walking and eager to get her armor back. Getting another look at the girl was something that could wait unt..
Offering

Offering

A Chapter by Isemay


As he listened to the song softly sung, and felt how much it soothed her, Malav wished for the first time that he had wasted time on such things. Perh..
The cells

The cells

A Chapter by Isemay


After Esus healed the girl’s hand Miryil demanded that she be taken to the cells. He helped her to her feet and gave Miryil a scathing look.&ldq..
Curse

Curse

A Chapter by Isemay


Esus was halfway into his bird form when Charyic risked another glance. She turned back with a shiver. When she heard him hopping toward the cell and ..
Hesitation

Hesitation

A Chapter by Isemay


It was late afternoon when Malav reached the entrance to the shrine of roots. He took the time to wash himself in the frigid pool ringed by trees and ..
Too dangerous

Too dangerous

A Chapter by Isemay


Miryil looked over her ruined armor. It could be manually readjusted to fit, but there was no point. The protections granted by it would be weakened a..
Fleeing

Fleeing

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic rode like the hounds of Malies were after her. She had gotten free of her bonds and struck the Light Bringer in the head with the hilt of her ..
Right

Right

A Chapter by Isemay


If Ivhir had been just a little farther behind, Esus shuddered as he murmured, healing the mauled Charyic. He had sent the taller Light Bringer for wa..
Waiting

Waiting

A Chapter by Isemay


Malav cursed his hesitation. Esus. He was the bird Malies had spoken of, he was sure of it. The Light Bringer his Charyic pressed herself against. Mal..
Attention

Attention

A Chapter by Isemay


After another day’s rest, and more healing from Esus, Charyic was well enough to travel. The places where the bear had ripped into her still ach..
Help

Help

A Chapter by Isemay


As they walked Charyic made the small almost unnoticeable gesture for help, again and again. She made it until they reached the temple and were led in..
Duty

Duty

A Chapter by Isemay


After he had watched them reach the temple Esus had gone to the directly to the bird cotes. It was a bit of a walk from the temple but they would have..
Getting acquainted

Getting acquainted

A Chapter by Isemay


He had been watching when she escaped. His men had been sent to bring her to him before she could leave the city, she was coming to the gate closest t..
Mistakes

Mistakes

A Chapter by Isemay


Miryil and Esus rode for Isemalrocath, Esus was despondent and Miryil was impatient with him and with the journey. She pushed him and the horses until..
Kiss

Kiss

A Chapter by Isemay


When Malav murmured her name, she looked up but the Prince with the black opal eyes just stared at her. He looked tongue tied and somehow sweet, despi..
Trunk

Trunk

A Chapter by Isemay


Malav watched carefully as she settled into the trunk. He still wasn’t fond of the idea but it did seem an effective plan. He had to admire the ..
Beautiful

Beautiful

A Chapter by Isemay


Charyic was still tired, the excitement of the previous day and the travel that had come before it had left her in need of rest. When Malav woke her i..
Lifted

Lifted

A Chapter by Isemay


The cot had not lasted long. He wanted to spend all day reveling in the taste and feel of her. Every time she grinned at him or kissed his skin as tho..
A way

A way

A Chapter by Isemay


The night was longer than the one before it had been, despite the fact that Esus had fallen into an exhausted sleep. He did not feel rested when he wo..
Not a dream

Not a dream

A Chapter by Isemay


After the thirteen kisses had been delivered, pressed carefully to the statue’s stone lips in the dark, the voice from Malav’s mouth had i..