none of her talents would free her then. Of course Darius would be able to conjure her out, but that would prove only his magic, not hers.
"The true harbinger of anima will have the power of music," Angus said. "I can play!" Nona said. "All my life-"
"This is more than training," Angus said. "This is the most subtle but powerful magic, apart from the invocation of the anima itself. It is the power to persuade any person of any world to do your will. To serve you voluntarily, and never betray you. Play that music for me, and I will serve you. I will not do so otherwise."
"But I can not-would not want to compel-" "You would give up your destiny?"
"No!"
"Then put it to the test, little woman. Play." "But I did not bring my instruments!"
Angus arched a brow. "You lack the magic of compac
