The evening light had started to fade by the time Vana, Liliana and their small group of Knights had departed. Sastra couldn’t help but wonder if they’d intended to camp within the delegation from Staven, only to refuse after finding her amongst the Rodan’s people. The two Lady Knights, had clearly been unhappy to leave her, but despite their best efforts, had failed to draw her aside to talk again. Sastra found herself working alongside Kivan, thwarting their polite attempts before they became increasingly frustrated. Sastra had assured both women, that she was safe in the care of the Rodan, but had no intention of either marrying him, or returning back to Milany. They were worried that she could understand. The King could possess a wicked temper. She wouldn’t like to return to him with b

