She wasn’t sure if that was because she was more comfortable around him, or because he was more relaxed around her. Despite that, once her initial embarrassment had passed, she found a simple familiarity in their interaction. Unlike Shiro, who frequently and deliberately invaded her personal space, Yumei rarely allowed any kind of physical contact. Now, with far more confidence than her first attempt, she wrapped the reddish-purple bruises and four deep slices down his ribs and tied off the bandage. He’d waited patiently without comment-a surprising deviation from his normally irascible temperament. She’d dropped the roll twice and had to restart when the bandages sagged, too loose to hold. She pressed one end of the bandage against his shoulder. And Yumei, a raven yokai known to most as the Tengu and to a select few as the Prince of Shadows, was tougher than most. The same injuries would have left a human immobile in a hospital bed, but yokai were far tougher. The gouges from dragon claws and the dark bruises from crushing impacts turned her stomach. His bare torso told the tale of the battle he had fought. From the assortment of supplies on the table, she selected a roll of white fabric. A hush lay over the land, all activity quieted by the snowfall, and within the room, the warmth of the coal-heated brazier filled the space with a soft, serene glow.Įmi wished she could enjoy the calm evening, but anxiety tightened her nerves. Use the Table of Contents to visit the guide and glossary.īeyond the window, snow swirled toward the ground in a shimmering curtain. Any resemblance to actual persons, places, or events is purely coincidental.Īrtwork Copyright © 2017 by Brittany JacksonĪ full glossary of names and terms is provided at the back of the book, which includes pronunciations and definitions.Ī spoiler-free Pronunciation Guide for character names and key terms, listed in order of appearance in the book, can also be found just before the full glossary. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations for review purposes.
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