Great Bear Wilderness the freshman

The starwoman frowned as she listened to the words Elentari spoke. Sialuk knew that people came and went, sometimes at the same rate as a river flows, but it was still difficult to see them leave when one could see a future ahead. She knew that it would pain her if Argent left her, and now Elentari, too.

This is a good outlook to have, she said, her steps easing her toward Moonglow little by little. You know of the man Argent? she asked, a teasing light in her eyes. He is courting me. I wish to ask my mother what bride price he should pay. Sialuk thought also of Elentari, inviting her to declare her intentions aloud.