I stood on the battlements of the castle, looking over the new growth within Adhmad Dé. Overnight, an entire field of flowers had bloomed within the confines of the woods and everyone that laid eyes upon it was completely awestruck by its majesty.

I smiled to myself, knowing it was Helemoira's handy work. Whatever she was doing, it was working.

Valindra appeared at my side like a silent housecat. "I thought you said Adhmad Dé was dying?" Her eyes were trained on ...