Wildfire of the Fairies

Prologue

Dear Breestlin,

Greetings, my lovely daughter! I hope this letter finds you and the kingdom well.

I cannot believe that it has already been two months since I left to come to Vale.

I have enjoyed my visit tremendously and I have some fantastic news.

My brother, your uncle, Cyrus, has finally made it back home!

He decided to stop gallivanting and return to his place, here at our father’s side.

However, I send some terrible news, as well.

I’m afraid that your grandfather has fallen ill.

We discovered this when we arrived. During the time Celeste was visiting Junacave, our father came down with a fever and hasn’t fully recovered from it.

Leitis has done all he can to heal him but says that your grandfather will continue to get worse.

I’m glad you insisted I come. This time with my father has been wonderful.

If something had happened to him before I had a chance to say goodbye, I can’t even imagine…

On a lighter note, I would like to extend an invitation to you and Sarita, to come to Vale and see your grandfather.

I cannot say how much longer he will survive this illness.

If you could visit, I just know he would be delighted to see you.

I will return home with you, afterward. I realize this isn’t an ideal request, considering the time of year and the cold weather.

Leitis has predicted we will get more snow at the end of next week.

If you could come before the snow falls, the mountain passage would be safer.

Please bring Rowan with you. Dagan, & Sidonie, as well, if you’d like.

I know Nick would really love to see Rowan.

He has missed him terribly since we left.

His upcoming ceremony is all that Nick can talk about.

He is so proud of him. Celeste has promised to visit for the tournament if Father is well enough for her to leave him. We will just have to wait and see.

I know this may be asking a lot for you, and I understand if you can’t come. You are likely holding court, and I do not want to interfere with your duties. Just know that I am very proud of you, my dear daughter, and I cannot wait to return home to you and Sarita. I love you and miss you.

Sincerely,

Your mother,

Cicilly