Silronwe walked her back to the
College’s front gates, her fur-lined hood low over her narrow brow as she
pulled them open for Merill to pass through.
“You’re sure you don’t want me to
go with you?” she asked Merill, worry in her voice. Merill glanced at her
through the bars of the gate, her brows low over her brassy eyes. She found
herself offering Silronwe a smile in spite of herself.