Kingdom of Ash

supposed—had been blunt in her assessment.
The Crochans could keep the Ironteeth at bay,
perhaps defeat them if they were truly lucky,
but the hosts of Morath were still there to
contend with. Once the army marched again,
their plans to defend the walls would remain
the same.
Unable and unwilling to fall asleep on the
cot beside Evangeline’s bed, Lysandra found
herself wandering the halls of the rambling,
ancient castle. What a home it would have
made for her and Evangeline. What a court.
Perhaps she’d unconsciously followed his
scent, but Lysandra wasn’t at all surprised
when she entered the Great Hall and found
Aedion before the dying fire.
He stood alone, and she had little doubt
he’d been that way for a while now.
He turned before she’d barely made it
through the doorway. Watched her every step.