Chapter 5

On the day of the ceremony, Rose's nose flared in anger when she saw the farewell gifts I had been given. Jack, feeling sorry that much of the blessings meant for me had been taken by Rose, arranged for a late-night delivery from the Thornton Pack. The delivery included rare herbs, loyalty contracts from a few trusted guards, and weapons engraved with ancient runes. With these additions, the gifts I brought to my new pack ended up being far more abundant than Rose's. Even though I was dressed...