Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes & Tea, #1)

by Rebecca Thorne

The Magicary resides in Shepara, but mages are neutral entities. We exist in every country peacefully, even if we aren’t born within the Queendom. You should be the most impartial of us all. What will happen when Queen Tilaine realizes one of her citizens has earned your favor?”

“But when I released Visk to the wilds outside of Tawney, I honestly didn’t expect him to be gone so often. He comes when I whistle, but it takes a bit of time. Almost like he’s busy with other things.”

Stepping closer, Reyna saw why. Four eggs were perched in a grassy nest, gleaming white in the afternoon sun.

“They’re the only eggs she’ll have in her lifetime. Griffons mate once, and only once.”

From the chair, Kianthe snorted. “He wants you to take an egg, Rain. That egg, specifically.”

“This might be Visk’s way to ensure he gets to spend time with one of them forever. Usually griffons leave their family nest in the first year and never return.”