Moonspear ^______________________^

Those two words had her rethinking her plan. Was there some way to fetch Julienne from her father’s clutches? She supposed there would be many risks, including upsetting the little girl. She bit back another sigh, refocusing on Pala’s voice.

I don’t know, was all she could say, her eyes apologetic. I’ve never dealt with anything like this before. But you are their anaa, Pala. Trust your gut, your instincts. Just be careful and know that this village has your back.

In the meantime, she supposed they should focus on what they could control on their own home turf. Treepie’s attention drifted past Pala again, eyeing the ulaq and the two small shapes tucked within it. Her lips twitched into a smile.

How’s the ulaq treating you, by the way?