A Portion of Dragon and Chips (Robot vs Dragons Book 1) by Haynes Simon

Author:Haynes, Simon [Haynes, Simon]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Bowman Press
Published: 2018-08-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 1 8

"Do you think they'll give us armour and weapons?" asked Thonn excitedly, as they made their way down the stairs to the ground floor. "I've never worn armour before. Is it uncomfortable?"

Tiera said nothing, because her mind was busy with a particularly nasty problem. She might have charmed her way around the queen, but Spadell was not going to be happy with her. Once word got back to him from the guards, he'd know she'd gone back on their deal, and she had no idea how he'd react. The only point in her favour was that Spadell's position was just as dicey as hers. After all, she might reveal to the queen that he'd ordered her death.

Tiera hoped it wouldn't come to that, because it would only lead to a rash of executions … including her own. Instead, if he did confront her, she'd just tell him she was integrating herself into the queen's household before completing the task he'd given her.

"It was amazing, the way you sneaked into the queen's bedroom to get her attention," said Thonn, still chattering away without a care in the world. "It's just as well she didn't think you were a real assassin!"

"Yeah, just as well," muttered Tiera. She remembered standing over the queen, unable to strike. She'd never hesitated like that before, and she wondered whether it was because there was no purse of gold on offer for the job. Yes, that must be it.

"Report back here at dawn," said the guard, as they reached the front door. "The captain will want to see you."

"I'm sure he will," said Tiera.

"Pulling a stunt like that was crazy. You're lucky we didn't run you through." The guard ushered them out before closing the door firmly behind them.

"Does this mean we'll be living at the royal palace?" asked Thonn. "And how much do knights get paid, do you think?"

"Keep your voice down and keep moving," said Tiera urgently. She hurried Thonn across the town square at a fast jog, and every few steps she glanced over her shoulder to see if they were being followed. She couldn't believe they'd walked away from certain death, and she wouldn't feel safe until they were miles from the city.

They reached the inn and made it to their room, where Tiera started throwing her clothes and effects into a knapsack. Thonn watched, puzzled, until eventually his curiosity got the better of him.

"Are we moving into the barracks?"

"No, we're leaving. Do you need to collect your things?"

Thonn gestured at himself. "This is all I have."

"Fine. Let's go."

Tiera slung the bag over her shoulder and pushed the door open. They hurried down the stairs, and once outside they took the back streets until they reached the outer gate.

"Where are we going?" asked Thonn.

"Shh. Listen for the guards, I want to know where they are."

"There's one either side of the gate. "

Tiera squinted in the darkness and saw he was correct. The big gates were closed, and while the small door set into the left-hand gate was open, there were two guards watching it.

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