Heir of Illusion (Verran Isles, #1)

by Madeline Taylor

I learned long ago that the horrors we hide within our minds are never destroyed—we merely save them for later.

“No,” I argue. “I can’t leave you here.” “There’s strength in acceptance, little one.” A wistful smile pulls at her lips. “I welcome the next world. May it bring me the peace I never found in this one.”