Tailya breaks social and moral constraints in order to help the memory of her gypsy mother live on.

The Ruby Necklace

Tailya moves quickly, weaving through the forest with as much agility as a hawk. The aroma of pine needles assaults her, her breathing quickens to the pace her horse runs. The grand trunks of trees that loom before her, the wind whipping her face and the clarity she feels allow her to move expertly through the maze.

She doesn’t know why three men on three black horses have been pursuing her. It might have something to do with the jewels she stole recently, but how could she know? The king is not a very forgiving man, he welcomes new prisoners gladly, and his knights are eager to please.

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