The icy river water flooded my nose and mouth, and I was certain I'd die. But when I opened my eyes, I saw a thatched roof above me.
"You're awake?" A farmwoman walked in with a bowl of medicine. "I was washing clothes by the river when I saw you floating by. Nearly scared me to death!"
I struggled to sit up, my throat burning. "Thank you for saving me."
I slipped the last jade hairpin from my hair and pressed it into her hand. "Take this as thanks."
Three days later, I dragged my weakened body back to Argentum Town. The moment I entered the gates, a commotion erupted.
"Clear the way! Move!"
A familiar black carriage thundered past. Grant burst out of a healer's den, Delilah cradled in his arms, his face etched with worry. His steps faltered when he saw me standing in the middle of t
