Emberwood I put the pedal to the floor

It would be more like ser-ee-nah. A bit odd, given the spelling, but I find the pronunciation to be more suitable in sound.

The given name was repeated. Then he looked to the white woman, as if for confirmation. 

One syllable had been off. 

Cyrena. The correction was made promptly, but gently, as to not offend him. He had done no wrong by her, so why should he be scorned for it?

My travels have spanned for a majority of my life. I parted from my family at a young age... at the age of a year, or so.