![]() The queen’s gaze flicked away, focusing on her glittering court, and Aury slid out of the hall and into the corridor. Though she was a nightmare crafted of snide remarks and cold looks, Aury had to admit the lady was gorgeous. The queen’s hair had been braided artfully around her twisting amethyst-and-ink-hued horns. ![]() Wishing she were still in the barn with the horses, she gripped a rough crystal goblet of spiced red and forced a smile as her aunt, the Fae Queen, strolled through the great hall in a trailing gown the color of pine needles. Wine turned watchful eyes blurry and slowed cruel, pinching fingers. ![]() Wine and wine.Īury didn’t long for the drink overmuch herself, but it was definitely her ally. There were only two good things about the winter solstice celebration at the fae court. ![]()
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