Serial Novel

Unfit

Chapter 94 Azeid’s POV

They had an inkling, a sour feeling in their gut that diplomacy would fail. It wasn’t fair to Elena, but it wouldn’t have been fair to anyone. They gave her the best odds they could.

Mom & Dad

Chapter 41 Keyra’s POV

“Welcome to what we affectionately call flour valley” Keyra announced and she led Elena down the winding streets. Little clouds of flour followed their footfalls as they walked. “And this is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wildshard” Here goes, everything. It will be…

Morning Visitor

Chapter 38 Keyra’s POV

Keyra heard a knock at her door early in the morning. A surprise to no one, Elena was the one knocking.

“Told you I’d still be here” Keyra said. Elena looked almost a little surprised.

Home Again

chapter 37 Elena’s POV

Elena was dead tired three hours ago. She was yawning minutes after the sun dropped below the horizon but there wasn’t a chance in the three realms that she was just going to go home while Keyra was still an option. So long as she was in her arms everything…

Electricity

Chapter 36 Keyra’s POV

What did I do to deserve this Keyra couldn’t help but think. Elena was right. This wasn’t a night for thinking. This was a night to enjoy, a night to be reckless and deal with the fallout tomorrow. Really, this was an entire week to enjoy with reckless…

Part Two

May the faint of heart end their journey here without shame for this is the end of the fairy tale. The strong willed may continue for this is not the end of the story.

Festival

Chapter 35 Elena’s POV

Elena began slowly winding her way up the stairs but her father was watching making sure she actually got out of earshot. Keyra will be fine. Keyra will be fine. This is all going to be fine. Just do what father said. It will be fine. Keyra can hold her own.

Foreboding Father

Chapter 34 Umer’s POV

Umer was fuming. Keyra stood there with swindlers eyes, reading him, challenging him. Elena’s steps echoed across the room. He would deal with her later, appearances needed to be kept. He would celebrate her return properly before dealing with…

Decisions

Chapter 32 Keyra’s POV

“What if we told my father that I came home of my own accord?” Elena asked.

“I don’t think you should go back alone” Keyra said somewhat hesitantly, Someone would probably grab you off the street and– claim– you. she didn’t add that.

Love?

Chapter 31 Elena’s POV

She followed Keyra as the tears dried on her face. I didn’t kill anyone. Keyra would have gotten hurt if nothing happened. I’m under control. I’ve got this. This will be fine. This isn’t fine. Why does she stick around? I’ve told her half a dozen times that if she…