Chapter 48: Sibling Heart-to-Heart
Thessalia POV
THREE DAYS LATER
“I have Dirge Cresta as a brother-in-law.” Narbeth popped a honeyed fig into his mouth while they sat in his bronze willow tree. “You don’t have to get me another Choosing Day gift for the rest of our lives.”
Instead of the day they were born, each elf honored the day their tree was revealed. Some elves did celebrate their birthdays but considered the day they chose their tree to be when their lives truly began. It became harder and harder to get elves gifts the more Choosing Days they celebrated.
“I’ll still give you presents next month and next year and the year after that, but when you become difficult to buy for, then I’ll take you up on your offer."
He threw her a sweet, plump fig that she caught in her mouth and ate happily. “Deal.”