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Deneve couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she watched King Bareeds and Sirare walking toward her. She kept her countenance regal until they entered the privacy of the yurt she shared with Barhan. Then it seemed all bets were off as she immediately squealed, pulling both the boys into her arms. “I missed…
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Barhan sat up in the bed because Deneve insisted that he rest for a few days. His mind was running with what he saw and the strange but powerful man Deneve had words with. In addition to healing him, she insisted upon healing any injured among the guards. He shifted in the bed anxiously. What…
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Lord Red ensured Deneve’s safety from the canyon. He knew she wasn’t lying about not having the Symbol-Engraved Black Bead, but she did know where it was. Sighing, he walked into the tent he called home. Lord Red wondered why it did not occur to him to wring the information out of her like he…
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Barhan and Deneve’s visit with Saya wasn’t merely a social one. They had met with one of Saya’s contacts who had given them the Symbol-Engraved Black Bead. According to myth, this black bead was used by the cult of Kzarka to control Garzar and his herd of black dragons. “What are we supposed to do…
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Within the week, word came from Princess Saya (Barhan’s niece) that she needed assistance in Shakatu. Prince Barhan and Deneve arrived in Shakatu and were immediately taken to Shakatu and Princess Saya.Deneve had a moment of confusion before Barhan explained that Shakatu was both the name of the place and the Chief’s name. “It was…
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A few weeks later, Deneve found herself in Sand Grain Bazaar. Atui Balacs was easy enough to find, but the damn bureaucratic bull shit was tying up the King Bareeds request for asylum after Valencia had already agreed to it was testing the limits of her patience. Before Atui would consider pushing the paperwork through,…
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Everyone’s bags were packed and on the deck of the boat, but no one seemed to be in any hurry to leave. Technically, from what Elladine said, they had a few hours before they had to depart. “Why don’t we go for a walk on the beach?” Nicky suggested. AJ flung an arm around Ciaran…
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When Elladine’s voice woke her over the intercom, Reine groaned. It was two am. She sleepily stumbled out of her room and toward the deck. Reine ran into a grumbling Iona. “If Elladine thinks I’m going to put up with this, she’s got another thing coming.” She looked over at an almost comatose Reine. “I’m…
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The islanders had a lovely breakfast on the deck, but they all went there in separate directions as it ended. “Babe, I’ve told my family I’d call them,” Rafi said, leaning over to press a kiss to her forehead. “I’ll see you soon.” Reine sunbathed for a while but then headed to the kitchen to…
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Later that evening, Seb knocked on her door. “I thought I’d share my winnings with you.” He said, holding the wine. “You know, so we have something to drink while we catch up.” “How sweet!” Reine said, ushering him in. He popped the cork and poured them each a glass of bubbly. They lied and…
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