THE FIFTH: Chapter Six, Part One

Map, Glossary

FeastPART ONE
            Laughter, conversation, and music filled the dining hall.  Kessa happily told me about her meetings with Maercas, and when Rayna showed interest, I shifted back a bit so the three of us could share in conversation.  Kessa and Maercas met as often as chaperons were available.  As she spoke of him, she fingered her pendant of promise – a necklace bearing a golden disc engraved with the insignia of Ambrellon. ...