Anelisa

Every step I took, had echoes following me. I was frightened but then with him close, I believe... nothing will go wrong.

I keep trusting him but even though he'd break me apart and leave me in the dark, I still want to hold him.

The heat from this court wrapped me and I could hear the low hum of whispered negotiations. I didn't look at Alaric, who was quiet now, and that happy face he once had when we were riding the dragon faded away.

When the great doors swung open, the ruler of the ...