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Chapter 2

A few days later, Natty and Mariba stood on the southern outskirts of Neldane, beside the road leading out of town.  Natty gently scratched Bello’s shoulder, in the pre-dawn light of a crisp spring morning, as gentle breezes wafted through the leafy branches overhead. She gave a firm rub to the bend of his neck,…


Chapter 1 Part 2

“Why has Terba been ridden this morning?!” he demanded, towering over Natty with his broad frame and weathered features. “For training,” she clearly and respectfully answered, tilting her head back slightly to look up at him. “No one is supposed to ride him,” he scolded, “except the Colonel!”  Then he slowly and icily asked, “Who…