10,000 Suns by Michelle L. Levigne

Author:Michelle L. Levigne [Levigne, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781592798179
Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC
Published: 2006-04-18T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Meeting O'klan returned young Kena'Shazzur to Elzan's thoughts, and what he had recently learned about the Sanctum and the changes in the ritual of the Sacred Marriage.

His mother had let him read the scrolls she borrowed from the Mother's temple and what he had learned confused him. The Sacred Marriage began in a time when only women served the Mother. At that time, the High Priestess ruled jointly with the king and only her son could be the next king. Elzan wished it were that way now. The problem of nasty half-brothers and concubines conniving to become Queen Mother would never exist.

He thought the information fascinating enough to distract the King from more pressing concerns, and he planned to bring it up in conversation when he joined Shazzur and the King for the noon meal. Elzan knew Shazzur would probably laugh and accuse him yet again of trying to free his daughter from her protective prison. He laughed at himself as he walked the passageway to the private entrance to the King's Council chamber.

When he reached the doorway, Elzan paused to straighten his kilt. He looked around and grew concerned. The entryway was deserted. No brothers or cousins lounging about, waiting for a quick audience with the King. Or, in the case of some nastier relatives, waiting to discourage those who had legitimate business or pry information from them. Why wasn't anyone here? Elzan shook his head and decided to be grateful for the reprieve as he lifted his hand to knock and ask admittance.

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