"Something precious?" Jocelynn repeated. Unconsciously, her hand drifted to the pouch that she always kept with her, whether it was worn at her waist or sitting on her nightstand while she slept. If Aspakos wanted the contents of that pouch…
"You went to see the Ancient Oak today," Aspakos said in a tone that wasn't a question. "What did you carry back with you from that hill?"
"Oh," Jocelynn said as she momentarily relaxed at the realization that he wasn't going to ask for the most precious thing she owned. Half a heartbeat later, however, she tensed all over again.
