1Ok, everyone, this is just a little heads up! I know you guys are thinking "An authors note!? Thats all we get for waiting this long?" Well, of course I can't do that to you so... Yes, this is an AN but the next chapter will be coming either later tonight or tomorrow. I'm trying to make it the longest chapter yet since there has been a LONG time between updates.

Anyway, I think I might be able to get past the rape scene because this story is taking a different turn than what I expected. BUT if I do have to keep that scene, then it will be in THIS chapter. Just wanted to give you guys a heads-up on that.

And to keep you guys waiting, this is what you can expect in this chapter:

- Lots of stuff between Varice and Numair

- You'll find out how Varice REALLY feels

- Daine will realize EXACTLY how she feels about Numair

- And lots of pretty action!

And here is a sneak peek

Watching those two made her sick. It seemed that Varice was untying him and sure enough, she did. Varice looked at Daine and smiled evilly. As if that wasn't enough, she turned to Numair and gave him a real smile and kissed him. Numair didn't even try to push her away. I'm going to have a serious talk with him when we get out of here. If we ever get out of here, Daine thought.

Daine had to look away. She couldn't stand watching those two any more. Turning, she tried to remember all the times she had had with Numair. She remember the first time they had met. He had been a crow and it had been her who had called him back. She remembered the first time she had realized that she was in love with him. It had been right after she had destroyed half of Carthak, because she thought they had killed Numair. When he had come back to her and they hugged, she had realized how much she cared for him, and not just as a friend. Of course, she hadn't said anything then because she hadn't known he had the same feelings and she didn't want to ruin their friendship.

And for those people who didn't like that fact that Varice was going to be in the story, don't worry! I've got it all planned out and its NOT what you are expecting!