“She had sent no message before her, only a courier from the coast, and she rode into camp with her escort in the late afternoon, hard on the messenger’s heels, having made good time herself.“You might have warned me,” said Sonia grumpily, hugging her. “I’ve no celebration prepared to welcome you home.”Tess kissed her on either cheek. “You are my welcome, Sonia. Oh, gods, look how much Katya has grown. Is that Vasha?” She laughed. “And who are you, young man?” she said to Ivan. “I scarcely recog...nize you.” Tess shone with happiness. Sonia felt, to be truthful, unutterably relieved to have her back. She had been gone for almost nine months, and at times, Sonia had worried that she might simply decide to stay in Jeds or even to follow her brother back to Erthe. Now, Sonia saw that she had worried needlessly. This was Tess’s home now.Tess caught sight of a figure wavering under an adjoining awning. “Good God, is that Nadine?” She broke away from Sonia and strode over.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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