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Her form shivered and she coalesced into a Fae woman. Spinning
wildly, she called, “Salali!”
The redbird landed on her outstretched wrist. Weeping, she bent her
head over the bird, and her hair hid them both. This was true love.
Whatever Eva felt for Giancarlos didn’t go much past lust. She wrapped
her arms around her chest and shook.
Nita’s voice was low as if she were answering something the redbird
had said. She sighed. “Yes, but— There are rules. I may not release
him.”
Eva balled her hands int