Queen Yarrow
Jourd'Juno, 32nd Primera
"I have a mission for you."
Rosa turned to regard the Queen, her face unreadable. Yarrow cleared her throat and continued. "Not right this moment. But when you've rested, there's something I'd like you to do for me."
Are you asking as Athering's Queen? The Magi's voice was colder than the forest in winter.
Yarrow's eyes narrowed. "I'm asking as Ghia's cousin."
A rattling, creaking of branches. I had planned on going back to Atton, to rejoin her.
Yarrow sighed and looked away. "Believe me, I'd prefer to do that, too," she muttered. There had been too much emotional upheaval in the past tredicems where her cousin was concerned. Rosa had assured the Queen of Ghia's wellbeing, but Yarrow wanted to see for herself.
She couldn't. She had a country t
