Sun Mote Copse heal her hands by kneading up the bread

i am a bad egg and have been very sick, thank you and sorry for the delay

she is thankful that tessa handles the introductions.  in front of men, she had always bloomed slowly.  she said his name over and over in her mind.  issora.. issoratuyok.  what a mouthful. 

most of my life has been spent at home, she says, tending to women and children.  someone had to do it.  and there hadn't been much other use for her, though she wouldn't be the one to say it.

and it wasn't like she would have to, because the next time the alpha addresses anyone, it is clear the question is only meant for antha.  had her love for her sister not run so deep, tessa might have been jealous.  but instead she waited.