Redsand Canyon lioness

she would receive the same marble that had gripped him when she spoke of marriages between her world and his own.

"you remember that lady ruenna was in a great deal of pain. she lived with it for many years. our skill was not enough. she went to live in a place of healing and with her, two of our four children have gone. alivia and cornelius."

but he kept his voice reined. his eyes said nothing. "i grieve. but there remains always work to be done. it is why i am here tonight."