“can see your boot marks in the snow!" The thunder of Balin's voice startled Astrid. Even though she realized her mother's warrior hunted her, she did not expect him so soon. Her skin quivered underneath the layers of her mantle… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“The following short story takes place a few moon cycles before Bonded begins. It is a self-contained 10,000 word story introducing the saga. It… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“the branches that stuck up from the banks of the ice covered waters. The young woman slid around” — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“The world does not create you. You create the world by what you choose to believe.” — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“needed to be prepared. "I can see your boot marks in the snow!" The thunder of Balin's voice startled Astrid. Even though she realized… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“can see your boot marks in the snow!" The thunder of Balin's voice startled Astrid. Even though she realized her mother's warrior hunted her,… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“Balin's bulk appeared out of the mist, a giant of a man with a battle sword drawn and ready. The sheer mass of him… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
“Astrid struck at the warrior, remembering the young villager who had wandered into a remote meadow near their encampment. The girl had befriended her… — Mande Matthews Copy Share Image
