Amaranthine

Chapter 60

Katelina quickly put on the red dress and tried to stretch the material away from her skin. It was knee length and clingy with a flared skirt. Instead of straps it thankfully had sleeves, though they were only three-quarter length.

Jorick tilted his head. "Well, I have to admit it's not as fetching as the last one, but it will suffice. Let's join the others and leave this place."

He'd said the words she'd been waiting to hear. She placed her hand in his and an eager smile broke over her face. "Anywhere but here," she said emphatically and allowed him to lead her through the house and out the newly repaired front door.

The sky was a deep, royal purple. Streaks of red were still visible in the west, while diamond studded stars were already appearing in the east. It was late dusk, the mag