Falling: Adalta Vol III: A Romantic Fantasy Adventure Series: 3

Award Winning Author Sherrill Nilson used to raise horses.Now she writes about horses who fly.My brother tried to kill me three times, at least three times. I understand. I watched him all my life. Watched how he coped with being the only person on Adalta with no magic, the magic we call talent. Watched how he coped with being the oldest son and not the heir because he had no talent.He learned to defend himself with swords, the one in his scabbard and the one in his wit. He learned to earn the respect of his men despite his terrible handicap. I wondered at his ability to live a full life without even the talent of a farmhand who can barely encourage a few seeds to sprout and grow.I loved him. He tormented me, true, but isn’t that what older brothers are born to do? He never hurt me, not until the assassination attempts began. I loved him even then. I still do. He’s all the family I have.He cannot have done what so many others believe he’s done. He cannot have. Whatever others think, he’s a victim. He’s the controlled, not the controller. I know when we kill the Itza Larrak, he’ll be free.Somehow, I will free him.