#AtoZChallenge: P for Paderi, the Perantaraan Gift, and Suci

Chapter 2 excerpt

Before I can get too comfortable, there’s a light rap on the door. I jump to my feet and pull it open. Ibu steps in. 

“I didn’t expect you to still be here.” I step closer to give her a hug.

“Your Ayah and I will be heading home soon. I thought I’d say good night. We didn’t get to talk much over dinner.”

“Why don’t you stay the night?”

She smiles wryly. “You know why.”

I do. After the decades my mother spent as a hostage and servant in Maha, she’s had enough of palaces and politics. ...