Apheta

But why should they -- Apheta and Zak -- have done that?

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

Gunnie looked from Apheta to me and seemed about to speak, but she said nothing.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

"We have no need of such things among ourselves, but now that I am known to someone who does, I will be called Apheta."

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

Apheta had left me at the foot of the steps, and from that time I had been unguarded; as I stood staring at Zak, two sailors appeared to take my arms and lead me to him.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

The lady Apheta had come with them, but she remained with us.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

I rose and dressed, wondering where Apheta might be; but as I pulled on my boots, she entered with a tray.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

Last night, the lady Apheta said I might not go lame always.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

Apheta motioned toward the doors, which groaned like clients but would not swing back until I helped her push them.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

I remembered then that Apheta had told me her people could see in such darkness; but Tzadkiel did not pulse with light as Apheta had, and I was not so foolish as to suppose we would share the bed she had mentioned.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987

"They will be interred in the grounds of this building," Apheta whispered.

The Urth of the New Sun Wolfe, Gene 1987