It was a little past five when she awoke from her nap. Apparently Hunter had opened the shutters on the overhead skylight in the roof. Sunlight was streaming over the sheets, giving her body the chance to lie submerged in life-giving radiance while she slept. Swinging her legs over the side of the bed, Star remembered they’d been in the shower when she’d dozed off. Odd, but taking care of that kiln and flying had taken more out of her than she’d realized. Devorah had been right when she’d warned that once she started to get her strength back, she needed to take care not to overdo it. Star dragged away the light blanket and got to her feet. Wouldn’t do to walk about the house stark naked, although she was tempted. Hunter’s bureau was filled with old tunics now softened with age. Opening

