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accepted mine. It isn’t every race that takes killing those who must die in stride.”
    Sky coughed a laugh. “Mine seems to be the opposite. I am drawn to move the ones who should have died. Perhaps, it is balance, a little life for a little death.”
    The stars in Aura’s eyes swirled wildly. “You may just be correct.”
    Randr chuckled. “You would know.”
    Sky saw the tie between them as clearly as if it was drawn in the air. It was more than just the shackle of energy that bound them. It was the fire of attraction and affection that kept them together.
    Tavik returned. “The council wants to speak with you, Sky. It’s time.”
    She looked into his eyes and lunged upward, grabbing the back of his neck and kissing him for all she was worth. Light flared around them and they were standing in the council hall with a group of shocked councillors staring a moment later.
    Tavik’s hands were on her waist and her ass, making her giggle as she slid from his grasp. His expression was dazed to say the least, but he firmed up his lips when Ravikka cleared her throat.
    “Well, this is not well timed. Tavik, please stand aside from the defendant. Sky, you are about to receive your sentence.”
    “Good. The prison looks lovely.”
    The councillors looked from one to the other and Ravikka cocked one eyebrow. “You saw?”
    “I did. It looks lovely.”
    Gwetho leaned forward and stared at her. “You know what it means?”
    Sky straightened her shoulders. “I guess that I will transport into the tower and there will be no where for me to go. I will not be allowed to circulate with other Nameless and be left to my own devices.”
    He sat back. “How did you deduce that?”
    She couldn’t help her look of amazement. “I noted a large tower coming into being that did not have any doors and only had windows on the top floor. Either you are going to turn someone into Rapunzel or I am going into the tower.”
    “I don’t understand the reference.”
    “It doesn’t matter. The tower is designed to keep someone alone and away from the casual visits of others.” Sky looked at Ravikka. “I am ready when you are.”
    Ravikka lifted one hand and then clenched her fist. “Before I send you, I want you to know that we know that the Orb will still send you where it will. This is to keep others from getting the idea that stealing their loved ones from the hand of fate is acceptable.”
    “I understand. There are rules here and the Orb is asking me to break them. We will get through this eventually. How long is my sentence?”
    Ravikka opened her hand, a glow flaring out. “It will last until the Orb ceases sending you to avert death. Know that we do not do this lightly, but you need to live apart.”
    Sky inclined her head as the other councillors got to their feet and extended their hands. A bright light swelled and engulfed her as a pair of arms wrapped around her from behind.
    Tavik’s whisper in her ear was low and deep. “Where you go, I go.”
    A moment later, they were both in her new prison and suddenly, Sky really wanted to check out the bed.

Chapter Eight
    “Why did you grab me?” Sky turned in Tavik’s arms and wrapped her own around him.
    He pressed his lips to her forehead and whispered, “Since I did not know what the interior of your new home looked like, I could not transport here and I really did not want to leave you alone. Who knows what you would get up to?”
    She went up on her toes and met his lips with hers. “Let’s find out. I am a little out of practice, but I believe that I can remember how it goes when two adults have a room to themselves with no threat of interruption.”
    He smiled against her mouth and worked at the ties of her gown. The bodice loosened and he slid the straps off her shoulders, baring her to the waist.
    Her bra was a silky black and stood out starkly against her skin. “Lovely. I am assuming that it is an undergarment of your people?”
    Sky trembled as he stroked his