The Glass Bird

Bennik and Alya find gentility and warm kinship with the Yayles siblings, something neither the Eerenbeck daughter nor the usurer experienced before. Bennik wants to keep them in his own way. Alya basks in the glow of being surrounded by amity and caring. Full song: " The Sea Always Wins " Full song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

A scintillating evening at a concert is almost tainted by the unexpected presence of Alya's half-sister, Auria. But it only takes a casually spoken term of endearment from Bennik, and Auria's attempts to get under her sister's skin are curtailed. Bennik also gives Auria an ominous warning. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin...

Before embarking upon their evening of entertainment, Alya and Bennik develop an intimate acquaintance with the Yayles siblings.  Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Bennik Stone and Rivven Yayles thoughtfully devise a plan that will take Bennik out of his comfort zone, all done for Alya's sake and that of Rivven's sister Enna.  Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Bennik comes to a realization about his soon-to-be-wife. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

While preparing for the wedding, Alya discovers that escaping a toxic family isn't as simple as one would hope. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Alya demonstrates where her loyalties lie after the encounter with Mr. Venks. Preparations begin for the wedding. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Bennik Stone bestows two gifts to Alya: one of gems and another of action. Alya glimpses firsthand at last, the side of Bennik that everyone fears. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Alya finds belonging in simple things and Bennik contends with his distractions. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Alya's considerate, careful nature is not taken well by Mr. Stone.    Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Alya arrives in the bustling city of Djolla and is taken to a modiste, where she is fitted with new undergarments and simple gowns. The fittings expose the scars of her past. Tensions rise as Alya's fear of being a burden conflicts with Mrs. Hallow's insistence on following Mr. Stone's generous commission.   Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abus...

Alya's intense desire to be accepted into the household surprises her husband-to-be, as she seems quite adaptable to the household's goings-on. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Having survived the first meeting with her husband-to-be, Alya makes an almost frenetic effort to assimilate into the household. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

The manner in which Alya became a bridge payment for her father's loan is recalled by Bennik Stone.  Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, gore, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Alya arrives at Stone House. After a long and exhausting ride, she stands at last before the man she was sold to waylay a debt. Her fear aside, she can only feel gratitude. Warning: This audiobook may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon  

A few hours by coach feels like a world away, as Alya puts distance between herself and her family and her past. Even terrified, she's relieved and exhilarated by the possibilities. Warning: This series may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

Through a gauntlet of violence, Alya sees hope for escape. Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Full Song " Ruin Shines " Author on Amazon

For Alya, family means pain. Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Ruin Shines (full theme song) Author on Amazon

Alya lives under the roof of a family that hates her. Warning: This episode may contain mentions of violence, suicide, assault, and abuse. Miranda Mayer on Amazon . The full song " Ruin Shines "