Longeye
“And that, Becca thought, was precisely what she wanted.What she did not want, so she had quite decided over these last few hours, was to remain in the keeping of a Fey or to be brought as a prisoner among her own people, who would rightly despise her.She would, therefore, part from Sian's company, and before they came upon this village of "tame Newmens."And, she thought, chewing her lip, as dark was quick approaching, it was time to put her resolution to the test.The idea of venturing alone int...o the nighttime woods was daunting, but perhaps, after all, she need not be without a guide."Nancy," she said softly, as if Sian could hear her across the distance, and over the noise of the horses. An instant later, she felt a tiny weight on her right shoulder and the touch of cool fingers on her ear."I wonder," Becca said, all but whispering, "if you might fetch the Brethren to guide us away—at once."There was a momentary pause, as if Nancy considered the wisdom of this mad request; then she was gone in a flash of silver and jewels, streaking off toward the trees at trailside, and vanishing among the shadow-limned leaves.Becca sighed, and leaned forward to whisper in Rosamunde's ear.MoreLess
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