Part One: Chapters 9-10 (pg 111 - 139) Summary

Raine demands to know why Alyx has deliberately hurt Joss. Alyx explains that she wanted to create a need for Joss to be in Rosamund's care. By forcing the two together, Joss would fall in love with Rosamund. Raine accuses Alyx of being manipulative and conniving, like a woman. At first, Alyx does not understand the accusation but she soon understands that Raine has discovered her secret. He knows she is a woman!

At first, Alyx is furious with Raine. She then runs to him, excited that he finally knows she is a girl. The two embrace and happily make love near the river. The two then get dressed and head back to camp. An urgent letter has arrived for Raine. It informs him that is beloved sister, Mary, is dead. Bronwyn, his...