Fledgling is timid, insecure, and apprehensive. She is also the next Kana, matriarch of the Sky clan. At only eight summers, Fledgling feels the clan scrutinizing her every move. And not just her clan, but the Sea and Earth clans as well. The one person who never judges her is Urmas, an older brother from the Sea clan.

The people of Halgrond have no gifts running through their blood. But that hasn’t stopped the current king from expanding his borders. Soldiers arrive at the edge of the clans’ wood, interrupting their peaceful life. And animosity turns to hatred.

When Urmas is captured, Fledgling will have to make a choice. Will she be the Kana he always knew she could be?

"Torched Feathers"

by AJ Titter