The Mating Chambers

The southern tower of the Moonstone Citadel had once been known as the Tower of Sorrows—the private, fortified aerie where Malakor had housed his stolen treasures and planned his bloody campaigns. In the three days following the coronation, Sierra had transformed the dark, oppressive suite into a sanctuary of light, warmth, and natural beauty. The heavy, suffocating black velvet drapes had been torn down, replaced by sheer curtains of cream…