“A casmirah was spotted last night shooting across the sky. I take it that you know its meaning?” “Very well. I have seen only five in my existence. They are never wrong about their choices.” Orym scratched his brow. “Then you know the East is gone,” he said, placing a small handwritten note on the table. “Veruka sent me an update. Everything is gone because of—” “Dianna,” I interjected, placing my tea down.

