They say the first of my kind was Alasdair, a human raised by hawks. She learned the languages of birds and was gifted with their form.

I could not cry for my own brother; he would not want me to. But I found myself crying for this hated stranger and the endless slaughter that I had almost contributed to." (page 8)

I want to chase the butterflies.

Anhamirak, abandon and freedom.

The only way I can protect him now is to make sure he never understands how easy killing can become.

Aubrey's voice when he answered was soft. "I'm one of the reasons they wouldn't dare.

They say the first of my kind was Alasdair, a human raised by hawks. She learned the languages of birds and was gifted with their form.