Since her arrival to Centuarna, however, her views have changed. It is difficult to ignore the strong relationships the centaurs have with their mates—Coral and Quell were a perfect example of this. She was able to see the adoration in their gazes, the overflowing love and kindness that embodied them despite their difference in upbringing—it was part of the reason why she came to realize that Tomir would make a good mate...and an excellent father.

But seeing Coral traumatized in such a way and by the hand of a centaur no less, has seeded doubt in her mind; not even her father was capable of creating such wounds. Seeing Prince...