loved the perspective of Melinda.

loved the hidden history of her.

the flames didn't die...what dark magic is this!?!?

Then Melinda Leitner, discarded daughter of General Reinold Leitner, granddaughter of Count Dietrich Leitner, stepped away from the darkness, and into the full light of the lamp.

this made me gasp.

oh, shit! secret sibling (incest?!?) history coming to fruition!!