Maerad is brutally attacked. In her pain, she's unable to realize Cadvan's animosity towards the situation. In the end, she's the only one that can save Cadvan, whom she's growing to love, from the same intolerable anguish she feels- by telling the truth.

Maerad and Cadvan start their journey, where they learn a little about the world and a lot about each other! Fun and fluff promised!

This story picks ups while Maerad and Cadvan are traveling the Gwalhain Pass. But what happens when Maerad does the unthinkable? And how will Cadvan react while battling his deepening feelings for his young pupil?

M/C FLUFF! "What?" she said in amazement. "Who?" He leaned forward until his face was inches from her own. "A man you know well," he breathed. "Who has travelled long with you, fought by you, laughed with you, and fallen in love with you in the process."

SINGING SPOILERS Missing scene "She isn't certain of anything concerning love," Cadvan whispered through numb lips, knowing that his last, desperate avoidance of Saliman's true question was futile. "She fears closeness."

A finger under her chin helped her tilt her face up to his so that he could taste her lips. Maerad closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation thoroughly. She loved Cadvan. She wondered if he knew...

Maerad and Cadvan are making their way towards Innail, when an encounter with an ancient creature makes them alter their course.