Dragoncrest Cliffs dlo cho

"erzulie was a warrior. she fought for dis place. she fell in love wid a pirate woman, my maman rosalyn. de coas' belonged to dem and they built sapphique over generations."
her voice grew misted. pensive. "she died fighting a bear who came after us. poisoned herself to sicken it. it be why she wasnae buried beside de others."
a great breath. mireille did not allow herself to weep.
"i stand in her shade, not her shadow."
a small wan look crossed her face. "an' you, pepper? what was your mot'er like?" she wanted to hear tales of women stronger than her, for so small she felt in this moment.