Faris turned on him. Why choose to wear black today, of all days? I know why I'm in black. Why are you? Mourning?He looked startled. One does not wear mourning for a servant.You still don't understand, do you? He was not my servant.He regarded her anger, aghast. What then? What else could he be?Her empty hands shook as she held them out to him. Her voice shook as she replied, Glove to my hand. Slowly she closed her fists. Everything.

~ Caroline Stevermer

Caroline Stevermer Fantasy Grieving Young Adult

Frederick left the young couple gazing into each other’s eyes. Revolting, the way otherwise sensible people could carry on, he decided. Something to do with being married, no doubt. Perhaps it damaged the brain.

~ Caroline Stevermer

Caroline Stevermer Humor Kids Love Marriage

How dreadful...to be caught up in a game and have no idea of the rules.

~ Caroline Stevermer

Caroline Stevermer Chess Chocolate Pot Confusion Games Rules