Dragoncrest Cliffs viciously and fatally attacked by an unknown animal at Claire's

Easy's heart skipped a happy beat at the sight of Mallaidh's smile, and she gladly accepted the other girl's affection. Well, it's never too late to start, she offered, returning the gesture in a bit more of a perfunctory manner. She stayed close to her new friend, however, not quite ready to give up the intimacy they'd shared during their dance session.

Will you tell me about her? she asked after a moment. Your mother?

It was dangerous ground, but Easy was rather desperate to strengthen the connection she felt with the other girl.