Tea With Razh: a Lily Starling Short Story

A quiet break. A stolen moment. A love that can’t stay.From the award-winning, bestselling Lily Starling universe comes a lyrical, heart-wrenching interlude set between Voyage of the Salamander and Storm Riders.Tea With Razh follows Lily and Xynn during their short-lived escape from duty—a time of seaside hikes, stolen kisses, and bittersweet peace on a storm-touched colony world.But even in paradise, grief lingers.When Lily is invited to take part in an ancient Saravethi mourning tradition, she finds herself caught between the comfort of love and the pull of something greater. As new bonds deepen and old pain resurfaces, one final cup of tea may change her forever.Poetic, romantic, and quietly devastating, this short story is a must-read for readers who love found family, slow-burn connection, and sci-fi with a soul.Includes a bonus chapter from both Voyage of the Salamander and the sequel, Storm Riders.