17
Hohonukai
Kauhale
A group of structures that comprise a traditional Hawaiian home.
I’m not sure what I expected, but it wasn’t this.
As Maka and I drifted down to the courtyard, the sentry disappeared through the archway. By the time we reached the floor, Pua was waiting for us.
“Mother!” Maka said, “What—”
Pua raised a hand.
“Hush, child. Nothing’s decided.”
She looked me over head to toe.
Or maybe nose to tail.
“Kai—”
“Zader,” I said.
“Ka—”
“Zader!” I shouted.
Maka blanched and ducked her head.
Pua pressed her lips into a thin line and breathed in through her nose.
“Zader,” she said.
I nodded.
“I expect you’re tired. It’s a long swim to Hohonukai.”
“A long walk.”
A muscle along her jawline twitched.
“Follow me.”
Pua turned and walked into the castle.
Maka raise
