New Brother-in-law

Zal'therak made it clear to Islinda that she would not be leaving the Tamry Forest, especially not that night.

At first, the decision had enraged Islinda. She had stormed through the crumbling village paths, cursing under her breath and feeling trapped like a caged bird. But as her anger cooled down and logic set in, she realized how foolish her outburst had been.

She had come here as a diplomat, her mission being to prevent a war that could destroy the Fae realm. Letting her emotions dictate her actions wouldn't help anyone, especially not the faeries. She had a role to play, and she couldn't let personal grudges, not even against Fayre, cloud her judgment.