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“Mathias shivered. The forest had pulled so close when they drew near to this hostel, branches twitching. And he couldn’t tell if the feel of branches against his legs had been coincidental or if a tree had reached out to brush against him, taking his measure. At least no one had been yanked from their saddle. But no one looked comfortable. Except Aunia. She merely raised her face to the canopy, eyes wide as if a chorus of faeries danced for only her.”
― TF Burke, Faeries Don't Hide

“Later,” Mathias said. His boots left the stone ledge for one breathless moment as Taf swept by. His fingers grasped for the saddle lip. Sliding on oiled leather. He clamped two firm handholds. Swung his leg up and over. Landed lightly in the saddle.

Aunia, Mathias sent. We bank and you jump to me.

She took a step back from the arch’s ledge, her face white.

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― TF Burke, Faeries Don't Hide