Page 185 of Loreblood

“I’ll kill Keffa for this,” I curse.

“You’ll do no such thing, young lady!”

“What good will a human do to help me?!” I yell, tossing my arms fruitlessly again. “Who evenareyou, woman?”

“You can call me Jinneth. That’s my name, but—”

“Of course it is.” I slap my palm to my forehead.

She makes a circle with her hand in front of me, encompassing my body with a disapproving cringe. “More importantly to this little tantrum of yours and how I might help you . . .”

She pauses, clearing her throat and shifting her weight. Strangely, tears seem to shine in her eyes when she looks into my face again.

“Well?” I ask impatiently.

She smiles kindly, staring deep into my face with recognition wrinkling her features. She has a fair, comely face, I notice now that she’s closer. Worry lines or laugh lines sink into her smile.

Then she takes a step forward out of the cell—nearly of an equal height with me, which is rare for a woman—and startles me when she tenderly cups my cheek.

“More importantly, Sephania . . . I’m your mother.”

To Be Continued!