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right. I give. I give. Ow, Jessa, what’d you have to go and do that for?”
    “Because you were acting like a child.” She glared at him, making the two guards laugh. She turned her hard gaze toward them. “And you let that child knock you down.” Their giggles quickly quieted.
    “I just wanted to protect you,” Rink said, hurt making his voice come out as a whine.
    Jessa’s expression softened. “I know, and I am grateful, really. But I think maybe we should handle this without big sticks, all right?”
    Rink nodded.
    One of the guards cleared his throat. “We are from the Royal Army. We were escorting Prince Ahlen to find Lady Warren when we encountered your companion, Garith. Prince Ahlen asked that we bring you to the castle to meet up with them.”
    “Did you find Lady Warren?” Rink asked, trying to keep himself from hoping too hard.
    “I am sure they will soon. They were tracking them toward Witch’s Falls. Whoever took her knew the area. With any luck, they will reach Castle Ahlen before we do.”
    “We’d better hurry, then. We might make it sooner if the three of you refrain from any further brawls.” Jessa fixed Rink with a scolding look.
    Rink knew he shouldn’t goad them, but he couldn’t help himself. “I wonder if the prince knows his guards can be bested by a ‘stable rat’ like me.”
    The guards looked at each other and grinned. “Tell him if you like, but the penalty for assaulting a Royal Guard is being thrown in the dungeon…”
    The dungeon? “But I didn’t know who you were! Or that you were on our side!”
    The guard who Rink had knocked down nodded, his grin growing wider. “I won't tell if you won't.”
    Rink looked at Jessa.
    She sighed. “Some things are better left unsaid.”

 
     
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    Look for the next exciting installment:

    Second Stone
    Souls of the Stones Book 2 – February 2013
     
    With her prince by her side, Emariya Warren begins the journey to Sheas to confront her uncle and bring her father home.
    Only days after leaving the castle, the devastating news of her brother's continued treachery threatens to tear Torian and Emariya apart. But before Emariya can try to repair the rift between her and her prince, she must first answer one important question: why can't she wake up?
     
    Also by Kelly Walker
    Cornerstone - Souls of the Stones Book 1
     
    Upcoming books
    Second Stone – Souls of the Stones Book 2
    Expected Release Date- February 2013
    Broken Stone – Souls of the Stones Book 3
    Expected Release Date – April 2013
     
     
    Uncertain Fate
    Summer 2013

 
    Acknowledgments:
    It is impossible to thank everyone who has been a gift in my life, as there are so many.
    Once upon a time, a druid named Kayeri told me that her characters talked, too. Since then, my life has been doubly blessed. Shez and Guy - Regardless of the avatar, you are both blessings in my life.
    Ashley Davis - Thank you for not letting my characters do stupid, impossible things.
    Elle Casey - Thank you for inspiring me. When I grow up, I want to be you.
    And to the readers, who have begun to let Riya and Torian into their hearts and minds: I can never say thank you enough times.
    For the book bloggers who have given me their time, and consideration - You all are my heroes. I hope over the years to have the chance to interact with many more bloggers, but in my heart I will always remember the first few who gave Riya, Torian, and myself a chance.