god of healing, and made another silent prayer for Mara’s recovery. “We were out hunting…Mara was hurt by a boar.” Talis glanced at his father’s raging eyes, but quickly looked away. His father exhaled angrily and muttered curses, then Talis heard him hobbling towards the fire at the hearth in the great room. At least he didn’t hit him with his cane, though how Talis felt now, he almost wished that he did. “As if we don’t already have enough trouble with House Lei.” Father sat at a plump, leather chair in front of the fire. “Now you force me to make amends with Lady Malvia…if she’ll see me. Is
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