Her body shook, with the silent sobs that ripped through her. Agonies of emotion battered at her, making her barely able to stand on her feet. When she had seen her brother, it was all that she could do to hold her cold and aloof exterior. She had wanted to fling herself into his arms and have his hands and voice sooth away her hurts as he had done so many times when she was a child. Every part of her had wept at the cruel words she used to keep him at his distance, kept him on his guard. Now that she was alone, she could tremble and be the weak little girl she'd always been. She couldn't trust her brother now. He and Silus both, had betrayed her. They bedd with the demon, one of the many that was currently trying to tear apart their realm. By doing so,in her eyes at least, they had become the enemy. Her fingers dragged a little too hard over the side of her face, leaving red tracks in the skin. They were the enemy. Her heart be damned. She bit her lower lip and angrily wiped away the tears that burned over her cheek, only for them to trickle down again. It wasn't the only reason though, that she had kept Thalas at a distance, she admitted. She was technically committing treason. She had taken as many of her oldest brother's men that would follow her orders, and sent them to help defend the weakening borders. Of the glorious King Raimond, there was no sign, last anyone had heard he had holed himself up in the old Durmont keep and hadn't been seen since. Thalas had been at odds enough with Raimond over the years, enough that Taia doubted it would take much for Raimond to blame him for her actions. It might cause him to do something more drastic than throw punches and harsh words. That she could not bear. Even if Thalas had sided with the enemy. Contents: Boudoir Secrets- Raven hair Dm's- Anhouse crying time- DraagonStorm &Marieah Holly Hair. Thorne n' Sarsa's - Teagan As always, Thanks so much for looking :) I appreciate your comments and helpful suggestions. Poor Taia, seems destined for torment through her life, but hopefully it'll get better.