Blackfeather Woods Where the wild things are

Rosings, Maegi repeated, having never heard of it. She wondered where it was, or how far the young woman had traveled so far. The 'husband assignment' part was even weirder, but she didn't mention it, merely nodding. Perhaps Lilah would tell her more about it with time.

At any rate, she didn't seem like the type to turn her coat. Meek, yes, but they weren't the fearsome Blackfeather of before, taking prisoners and killing innocents. They needed a whole host of skills and personalities to work; from what she had seen, Maegi was willing to take a chance on this girl.

All I ask for is your loyalty, she said firmly, giving the other a gimlet stare. I have been betrayed before, by those I considered close to my heart. I will not have that in my home. If you betray me, you will no longer live here. Do you understand?