" thanks. " Then she looked back at Lea. " What about this? " She held out the ring to her.

Probably. But they can't read siren so they're not 100% sure.

The brief, eager flash in the queens eyes told her that they had won. "A Token, darling?" Leanansidhe leaned back again, feigning nonchalance. "That might be sufficient. For now, anyway. I suppose I can trade your father for that."

Ash stepped forward. "Thats not enough," he said.




Hmm. Okay. Well, nobody bothered to try to read it anyway

She looked back at Ash, wondering why.

And he goes through the entire history book. As in, like 10,000 year's worth of history. In about an hour.

"You know the Iron fey are looking for Liseolette. We cant just wander around the mortal world without a plan. We need a place that will be secure from the false kings minions."


Wow. And he comprehends all of it?

Yup. The writing is incredibly neat and concise. and there actually isnt that much of it.

Well, neat for siren language. Or whatever it was. Everyone else just saw scribbles.

" Right. "

Leanansidhe pursed her lips. "You two are pressing the boundaries of my patience." She drummed her nails on the armrest and sighed. "Oh, very well, darlings. I have a quaint little hideaway that I can lend you for the time being. Its out in the middle of nowhere and fairly safe--Ive got a few of the local trows keeping an eye on it. Will that be good enough for you, dove?"