Kaelith/Reckoning's POV

Glider's laughter melds with Jester’s, but Ferox doesn’t join in. His sharp gaze stays locked on me. He’s a year older and someone who was around a lot when I was growing up. Though he mostly kept to himself, not really joining our group much. And, of course, that means he knows Brittany too.

I’m aware I’ll be facing mixed reactions, but the fact remains—she’s staying here.

"Does she have some kind of disease or ...