Emmeline finished applying a faint dusting of makeup with a fine hair brush to her cheeks and sat back to study her reflection in the small, polished mirror. The room in which she sat seemed very plush to her. The
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To Roland from Portreaux
Emmeline took the first opportunity she had to stop and write an update for her Baron. To my dear Baron Roland d’Uzec, my Lord and Liege, Wise Defender of his realm, and master of my heart, I hope this day
Winter Is Coming
Lady Rivanon had asked Emmeline to delay departing even further than the two days the Baron wished, and after some discussion Emmeline had agreed. Something political was going on behind the scenes with Rivanon darting around the countryside back and
Alms for Arresey
Emmeline had ridden out from Uzec shortly after the hobgoblin attack upon the hamlet of Arresey, not so far south of her own Cerisey. Baron had bid her help them rebuild by fairly distributing coin after the destructive raid had
A Temptation
As Emmeline slept, a voice entered her dreams. It was similar to Mara, but not quite. “Twice you have sought us. Twice have we been of use to you,” the voice said. “Let us help you a third time so
Letter from Contessa Adela de Portreaux
My Dear Daughter and Grandson, I hope you are well and look forward to your visit. I am writing to inform you that I have arrived in Portreaux. I also have the most wonderful news. A former paramour of mine,
Fey Measures
The baron kissed Emmeline at her door, then turned and walked away. Some of his vassals had arrived and they had business to discuss. Baron’s Maîtresse had no place at his side when he had to conduct official court business,
On the Path to Uzec
That morning a rider arrived at Emmeline’s home from Uzec. He was very tired, took some water and said to Rivanon and Emmeline as he took a knee, “M’ladies.” Looking to Emmeline he said, “with m’lady’s compliments,” pointed outside where