Maria V. Snyder

My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick. ". . . temper in check. She's a sweet girl," Belen said. "She's a healer, Belen. And no longer a girl. Healing Ryne is all I care about. All you should care about, as well. You know-" "Yes, I know what's at stake. " Belen spat the words. "But if you raise your hand to her again, I'll rip your arm from its socket.