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by Robin Roseau


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  Mesenorié didn’t even blink when we introduced her to three new girls. Instead, she welcomed them to the palace and then assured me, “Líah and I will help them settle in.”

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  The girls, along with the Goddess, were to remain in Lopéna. I offered my goodbyes beginning with the new acolytes, telling them I was so proud of them, and promising them good lives.

  Naddí and Féla were next. They hugged me tightly. “We’ll miss you.”

  “I’ll miss you, too.” They were leaving as well, heading back to The Heart of the Goddess. I wished they could stay to watch over the girls, although I knew they couldn't be safer in the palace.

  I knelt down to the girls, pulling them into hugs. It was very hard to let go. “You’ll have a new sister the next time I see you.”

  They promised to be good; I knew they would.

  Tradódid and Mesenorié were next. Tradódid kissed my cheek and told me he loved me. Mesenorié kissed my cheek and promised to take care of the girls.

  The Goddess was last. For years, she had accompanied me to the border, but she’d be staying in Lopéna this trip. I held her tightly, not saying anything. But she whispered into my ear, “I love you so much, my girl of The Hippa.”

  Two minutes later I was atop Zana, who seemed upset that Yahamala wasn’t coming with. But she was a good girl, and she carried me away from many of the people I loved.

  About the Author

  A writer by avocation, Robin has a renaissance interest in many areas. A bit of a gypsy, Robin has called a few places home and has traveled widely. A love of the outdoors, animals in general and experimenting with world cuisines, Robin and partner share their home with a menagerie of pets and guests, although sometimes it is difficult to discern who is whom.

  Robin can be reached via email as [email protected]. Robin's web site is http://www.robin-roseau.com.

  Works by Robin Roseau

  The Madison Wolves Series

  Fox Run

  Fox Play

  Fox Mate

  Fox Afield

  Fox Revenge

  Fox Dish

  Fox Lost

  Wolf Watch

  Wolf Ways

  Wolf Women

  Fox Fate

  Jaguar

  Omega Born

  Omega Life

  Omega Choice (coming soon)

  Fox Short Stories

  Hunting Pups

  Fox in the Water

  Fox Rematch (set after Fox Mate and Fox Afield)

  Fox Opponent

  A Foxy Valentine

  Other Books in the Madison Wolves Universe

  Familiar

  Kitty Cat

  Poor Little Witch Girl

  Seer

  Seer: Thrall

  Seer: Guardian

  The Selected Series

  Collected

  Taken

  Volunteer

  Candidate

  Recruited

  Galatea

  Beginnings

  Lottery

  Selected Roommate

  The Games People Play Series

  Stories that ask a simple question: do you want to play a game?

  Do You Want to Play a Game?

  My Soul to Play

  My Soul to Lose

  The Five Kingdoms

  Privateer

  Searching the High Seas

  The Pawn Series

  Pawn

  Bishop

  Rook

  Queen (Coming Soon)

  Other Novels and Novellas

  Anonymous Bidder

  Blood Slave

  A Charming Brew

  Emergency Claus

  Encircled

  Fitting In

  Fluid

  Free to Love

  Galatzi Trade

  Galatzi World

  Galatzi Joy

  Galatzi Life

  In Custody

  Lace

  Lost in the Words

  Outside The Box

  Stark's Dell

  Submission

  Sugar Baby

  Surprise

  The Interrogation

  Tresjolie

  Trust

  White

  The Ski Bindings Shorts

  Short stories of love and lust amongst the slopes.

  Snow Fox

  Short Stories

  Cooking for Love

  Southern Night

  Captured by the Raptor (writing as Rosetta Robins)

  Rook

  Copyright 2018 by Robin Roseau

  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, copied in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise transmitted without written permission from the publisher. You must not circulate this book in any format.

  This is a work of fiction. Names, places, businesses, characters and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, actual events or locales is purely coincidental.

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  License Notes

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  Table of Contents

  Cast of Characters

  Yallameenara’s Immediate Family

  Yallameenara’s Closest Friends and Advisors

  Other Major Characters

  Minor Characters

  Priestesses and Acolytes

  A Gift

  Birthday Surprise

  Threes

  Indorítanda

  Goddess

  Conversations

  Solstice

  Alteara

  Family

  Border Crossing

  Burgeoning

  Expansion

  Return

  Reunion

  Prince

  Recruitment Drive

  Farewell

  Equinox

  Spreading the Word

  Visiting and Visitors

  Wedding

  Solstice

  Tears Suppressed

  About the Author

  Works by Robin Roseau

  The Madison Wolves Series

  Fox Short Stories

  Other Books in the Madison Wolves Universe

  The Selected Series

  The Games People Play Series

  The Five Kingdoms

  The Pawn Series

  Other Novels and Novellas

  The Ski Bindings Shorts

  Short Stories

 

 

 


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