But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.

I am Trella the victorious leader of the Force of Sheep rebellion. Yes the name sounds ridiculous, and I still can't believe we named a major life changing event after livestock—or actually a stuffed animal—but it made sense at the time.

I peered deeper and found my soul. A little tattered and with some holes, but there all the same. It had always been there, I realized with shock.

We are searching for the same thing,” Stripey said. “How do you know?” Janco asked. “I read his mind.” The Sitian pointed to Ari. “Yours was too…chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through.” A compliment or an insult? Janco guessed compliment and preened.

Reviewing our fight, I asked Janco, “Why do you rhyme when you fight?

Many have tried to kill us. All have failed. -Valek

She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first.