A War for Magic by M. Lynn & M. Lynn

Author:M. Lynn & M. Lynn [Bryan, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Michelle MB

It hadn’t been an easy task getting inside the estate to see the Duchess of Sona. The guards barely glanced at the fishmonger wagon before ordering them away from the estate entrance. Their disbelief at Trystan’s insistence he was the Prince of Dreach-Sciene here to see the Duchess had escalated into ridicule which only served to infuriate Trystan. Upon closer inspection of the Toha sword pointed at their necks, however, they soon changed their opinion. One had scurried off to inform the Duchess of their arrival and they’d been ushered inside. Avery stayed behind to watch over Alixa while Trystan, Davi, and Rissa were escorted into Lady Destan’s private study.

If the Duchess was surprised by their unexpected arrival, she hid it well. Her face was impassive as she studied the dirty trio of travelers from her wingback chair beside the fire. Their ruined clothes and unkempt appearance was totally at odds with the clean lines of perfection in the elegant room. Their muddy boots left prints on the spotless rug underneath their feet, but the Duchess paid little notice. Her only indication of dismay, a slight wrinkling of her nose, letting them know the stench of the fish wagon had permeated their clothing. Being the true lady she was however, she said nothing of the foul odor.

“Prince Trystan, Princess Rissa,” she spoke, her voice betraying her concern. “I would say it was an unexpected pleasure to see you, but I fear greatly your presence here is a bad omen. Please tell me something grave hasn’t happened to the King?”

“No, my lady, fear not. Our father is well.” Rissa was the one to answer and the Duchess’ shoulders relaxed in relief. “We’ve come on other matters.” She glanced sideways at Trystan and he picked up the conversation.

“Much has happened since our last meeting, Duchess. We’ve learned from a trusted source that Duke Eisner has been collaborating with King Calis in Dreach-Dhoun.”

The Duchess ejected from the chair as if a spring had been placed underneath. “You speak the truth?”

Trystan nodded solemnly.

“Does King Marcus know?”

“We have sent word, yes.”

The noblewoman crossed her arms across her chest as she let the information digest. “Sadly, it doesn’t surprise me. I long suspected Eisner of hiding supplies. He appeared far too well fed for someone living in lean times. But I never suspected he’d be in cahoots with Calis. I just imagined him holding rations back from his people – which is still bad.” She eyed the travelers with her shrewd stare. “As shocking as the bit of news is, you didn’t travel all this way to tell me that. There’s more?”

“Yes. A seer has made herself known to us and the King and she brings with her an unbelievable story. She claims one of the fabled Tri-Gard is here on Sona and has used magic. She’s felt the disturbance.”

“Impossible.” Lady Destan’s face was a mixture of disbelief and scorn. “A seer claims a Tri-Gard is here? But it can’t possibly be, otherwise, I would have

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