Robin

Rowan stayed with me now whenever Eden was called away for a day or two. This meant that Ro missed school less often, but it also meant Eden’s parents saw less of their grandchild.

We visited the Thatchers for the midwinter holiday. Jarith Thatcher was all Tarn, sparrow-brown, unassuming and reserved, like Eden. Spen welcomed me cordially but seemed to be reserving judgement.

I had not known that Eden was part-Marin, but it explained the pale eyes and hair. ...