CHAPTER FOUR EronPriomh felt bigger than I remembered. People kept bumping into me as I made my way to Thorrn’s home. Since I’d moved away, they’d named the capital a congestion-free zone, meaning I’d had to park my shuttle in one of the dedicated spots outside the city centre. I could have taken one of the hover buses, but I didn’t feel like being surrounded by other males in a small space. The air here was nothing like the crisp, fresh air I was used to. I missed home already. What a hermit I’d become. My cousin had agreed to look after the taigeis while I was away, but I couldn’t wait to get back to my animals. He may have been a vet, but he had only limited experience with taigeis from the few times I’d called him for emergencies. I could deal with minor injuries and illnesses myself

