Book 1: New Friends

Raven

The bed that was once so comfortable now feels as hard as a rock without Kieran there. I spend the entire night tossing and turning and unable to think of anything else but Kieran’s safety. It’s so quiet without his thoughts in my head. How strange when I’ve spent my entire life without them. Now the silence is deafening. 

How far has he made it now? The trip here took days, but we took the long way, trying to avoid his father’s men. Maybe he’s closer to home already. Maybe he’s safe. Anyway, it’s not like his father would punish him for running after me. For all King Gavin knows, Kieran was trying to stop me, to bring me home. Even though he’s failed, he won’t suffer any significant punishment, and for that, at least, I can be grateful. 

When I can’t take it anymore, I finally get up and get ready for the day. I have no idea what time it is; my internal clock is so out of whack underground. A clock on the fireplace tells me it’s ne