Chapter 3

Jaenelle, Daemon, and Morton all stood at the door to SaDiablo Hall along with

Beale. The past few days had been bustling with activity; today the girl was to

come. The Hall was freshly cleaned from top to bottom (care of Helene) and one

of the other sleeping chambers redecorated. No one was quite sure of the age or

tastes of this new inhabitant, so it was left simple, and could easily be

changed. They had been informed not long ago that the Craft powered carriage

that was to bring Lady Kristin and the girl had turned up onto the drive, so

they should not have long to wait. Indeed, they did not as a knock was heard at

the door. Although it seemed impossible to the regular inhabitants and guests

of the Hall, Beale straightened up even more than usual before opening the large

front door. Before the assembled family appeared Lady Kistin and the girl she

had brought with her.

The "girl" appeared to be more of a young woman, about Morton's age, or slightly

younger, but it was not her age that baffled those of the Hall, it was her

appearance. Jaenelle had grown up playing with 'cildru dyathe', Daemon had seen

the demon dead before they had sacrificed themselves all those years ago, and

Morton had known all of the species in Kaeller, bue she was unlike anything they

had ever seen.

Her hair was pure white and fell down her back in gentle waves. Her pale skin

set off soft grey eyes as well as equally soft pink lips. Although her skin was

pale, it was not sickly; somehow she looked as though she belonged that way.

After a moment, Jaenelle stepped forward and extended her hands in the proper

greeting. "Hello Sister, I am Jaenelle Angilline, and I am to be your teacher.

This is my husband, Prince Daemon Sadi and our son, Morton. We welcome you to

our home."

At Jaenelle's words the girl visibly calmed. Properly returning the greeting a

small smile appeared on the full lips. "Thank you Sister, for your welcome. I

am Ursa."