Message Home
Father and Mother,
I write to you now with news of a personal nature. First, know that Arianne knows. It was hard to tell her. Hard for her to hear. She will need time to adjust, even now. One day though, one day I think she will come home. It might only be to visit at first. Patience will be needed but I hope one day, she will return knowing she can find shelter and comfort without fear of judgement.
Arianne is not happy with me. She has been hurt and upset by so much in such a short time. We have spoken of one of these things but there was a Prince of Amber. He threw me out of his house for asking a question he did not like. I was blunt, he did not like that but that is not why Arianne is upset with me.
It has to do with why I have not written in a while and has nothing to do with what transpired during my time home. I have accepted the truth of what you told me and your reasons for doing what you did. Which is now why you must accept that I have done what I needed to.
Do you remember how I spoke of the Huntswoman and the Menagerie of the Spire? Soon she is to be the hunted and I will be the one giving chase. I know this might surprise you, both and in part, it surprises me too. It is not something I can easily explain. I know Mother that you will be thinking of Lilith and the pain I have caused her. I never meant ... she is strong. She has a good family and good friends. I will be forgotten quickly.
I know you will both have many questions and I will answer them in time. Yes, it is true. I answer that one now. I do know what it is I have done and no, I do not doubt I have made the right choice. She is the one I wish to claim as my mate. If I fail to catch her, then I will try again a year later to make her mine even if I must endure a year of shame to do so.
Word will reach you also of the blood I spilled upon the steps of the Spire. I am alright. I will carry a mark for a little while but that will serve to remind me and others that our Regent is strong and should not be defied. Whatever my reasons, if he ever asks me another question again, I will answer him at once. I am just glad Kazimir was not there to see my disgrace. He is missed though and I hope he returns from Schenn soon.
Zane