Parting, Step Two

Kassius’ footfalls were heavy as he left his chambers for his first dinner having returned from his fosterage. He loved Highgarden, but he would miss Dorne: Princess Myria, Prince Nymeros, the strange trees with fronds instead of branches, the pools in the Watergardens the little princess had convinced him to learn to swim in. HeContinue reading “Parting, Step Two”

Parting

Kassius kept his eyes carefully away from Myria’s tear-streaked face, partially because he could feel the tears welling up in his eyes as well, and knew if he saw her crying, he would actually start himself. He couldn’t cry. At least for her sake, he shouldn’t. The thought of leaving Dorne behind and never seeingContinue reading “Parting”

Flower

The weather was beautiful at the Arbor, the fresh smell the only indication of the rain that had fallen all over the island the day before. Kovan’s mother was with his little brother, still sleeping after the exhausting journey they had all just taken. His father had awoken early to directly take breakfast with theirContinue reading “Flower”