group effort, then.” She bit her lip. “Perranth
—have you heard anything from Perranth?”
“A ruk rider arrived a few hours ago. It is
the same there as it is here: with Erawan’s
demise, the soldiers holding the city either
collapsed or fled. Its people have reclaimed
control, but those who were possessed will
need healers. A group of them will be flown
over tomorrow to begin.”
Relief threatened to buckle her knees.
“Thank Anneith for that. Or Silba, I suppose.”
“They’re both gone. Thank yourself.”
Elide waved him off, but Lorcan kissed
her.
When he pulled away, Elide breathed,
“What was that for?”
“Ask me to stay,” was all he said.
Her heart began racing. “Stay,” she
whispered.
Light, such beautiful light filled his dark
lily
(lily)
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