I never wanted to leave the cocoon of Fen’s tent, or his embrace. But as soon as I heard Niralessa’s voice barking orders, I knew it couldn’t last.
I tried to discern from her tone whether she was in a favorable or unfavorable mood. Would she grant Tessia her wish and let the girl choose her fate? I desperately wanted the answer to be yes, but her “we’ll see” answer last night just wasn’t promising enough. It’s what people say when they want to shut someone up.
“Fen,” I mumbled against his chest. “What happens to us if Tessia has to stay here?”
He pulled away far enough to look at me. “Wouldn’t you stay with me? Isn’t that what you said yesterday?”
The hurt sound in his voice squeezed at my heart. “I miss Foresthome.”
“You won’t even stay for me?” His eyes pleaded with me.
I closed m
