A. G. Harrison 
Back From Her Thoughts [EPUB ebook] 

I remember when you were little you wanted a sonmedi. I had to take you once a week to look at them in the window but I never got you one knowing what the future held. So now I’m giving you one as the last gift you’ll ever receive from me, your father. Cider will protect you and be a constant companion for you, take care of him and he will do the same for you. Go now, live and fight the battle ahead with the Lords grace and mercy.