Thorns & Flames (The Bloodmoon Bride #1)

Chapter 14 Weapons & Woes

Weapons the memory holds no pride, only desperation.

“It gave me the legal right to take her place.”

Cassy’s eyes widen, round and soft. “You chose to come? To save your sister?”

“Yes. She didn’t understand that being chosen was death. But I couldn’t bear to stand by and watch her die.”

A hush falls over us, heavy with things unsaid.

“I know what it’s like,” Cassy whispers. “To be separated from someone you love.” Her small hands are clenched tight in her lap. “I have a twin back home. I have eleven brothers and sisters altogether. My parents offered both of us during the last drought. But the priestesses only took me.”

My chest tightens.