Chapter 35
The days marched on, each one growing a tiny bit longer as the winter receded. Kian had screwed up his courage and gone riding with Neeve. Since she hadn’t ordered his head to be chopped off, or any such nonsense, he continued to accompany her a few afternoons a week.
I was glad of it, since it gave me uninterrupted time to continue searching the library.
Unfortunately, my quest was not successful. After a fortnight of searching, I reached the last book on the shelf. Heart quivering, I pulled it out…
Nothing. The shelves did not swing open, no secret cache of forbidden titles suddenly revealed to my hungry eyes.
Disappointment heavy in my chest, I sat back, the book in my hand, and tried to think of what to do next. I supposed I would have to find a new hobby instead of sea
