I'm Building My Own Road

Malleus felt he got a good sense of Proserpina's skill so he relented and submitted the fight. He disentangled from her and turned to face her with a grin. After a beat he bowed teasingly and then offered, "Well done, cousin. You fought well."

It seemed like just yesterday he'd met her as she made a hideaway out of reeds. His young cousin had done a lot of growing up since then. She was no longer the semi feral, neglected child she'd been. Now she was a valued member of the Abraxas family and Malleus was pleased to have her in his ranks.