-Laelia-
We were laughing like crazy, the wine getting to our heads. I had never really had ‘girl’ friends before. No lady had ever wanted to spend time with me willingly. I was too wild, too impatient. But Sivanna and Mayla were both like me—wild, impatient, a force of nature. Take your pick. They were great!
I enjoyed joking around with them and sharing all our crazy experiences. Mayla had one of the best stories I had ever heard. She came from farther south, as far as you could go until you reached The Great Blue Sea. She had heard about a spellcaster living in the caves along the shore who would grant a wish to anyone able to find him, giving them whatever they desired.
“But why search for him?” I asked.
“I wanted to be free of my family.”
“Why?”
“They are wealthy, having given
