Present Day
Verina glided along at Yelena’s side as they returned to Sylvin’s chambers, the mage seeming content to remain silent. Yelena watched her under her eyelashes wondering what the mage thought of being given away in such a way.
When they entered the chambers, Lord Faelar and Greshyn rose to their feet immediately. The boys and Tillie were nowhere to be seen, although Yelena could hear the cries of Sterling from the other chamber.
“All is well, My Lady?” Lord Faelar asked anxiously, frowning at the presence of the maid.
“All is well,” Yelena told him, pulling the pins from her hair that were giving her a headache. The Fae High Court clothing was very beautiful, but it was far less comfortable to wear than the plain gowns that she was accustomed to. “The King wished to
