A Touch of Moonlight (A Court of Moonlight Book 1) by Zora Marie

Author:Zora Marie [Marie, Zora]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Starcatcher Press
Published: 2021-03-31T05:00:00+00:00

A hand stroked his head, soothing him into wakefulness. He batted it away as he sat up. His father sat eye to eye with him, yet he couldn’t read the emotions in them. He shifted and asked, “How is she?”

“She woke up in the middle of the night and Arlen got her to eat a little before she fell back asleep. She’ll be fine. You, on the other hand, may not be if you don’t make breakfast before the girls get back.”

Fen glanced at the window, the sky outside was beginning to lighten. He should have started breakfast ages ago.

“I’m glad you got at least a little sleep, but don’t forget to make extra to take out to some of the new guards around the house.”

Fen groaned. He understood why they needed guards around the house for now, but it didn’t make him like it. Guards were for the castle and public events, not their personal home.

“Oh hush, you know taking breakfast out to them is just one small way of strengthening our bond with our warriors. I know you don’t like having a bunch of others around watching you, but we need them here to protect Rina because I can’t be everywhere at once.”

“You could bestow some of your power on me, so I can protect her.”

“And put a bigger target on your back? I don’t think so.”

“Bigger target? How am I supposed to protect myself, let alone her, if you won’t give me anything? All the other heirs my age have been gifted power.”

“Fen,” Farin growled, “we will discuss this later.”

“When? This can’t wait. Father, I need to be able to protect her. I suck with a sword and throwing knives only does so much good. I have to be able to protect her.”

Farin sighed through his nose. “I’ll think about it. For now, go get breakfast started.”

Fen groaned. His father may as well have said no for all the good that phrase had ever done him. Arguing wouldn’t help though. He’d have to prove that he was ready for the power. Prove that he wasn’t a liability.

“I had some bread brought in this morning, so you could make eggy bread.”

“Got it,” Fen grumbled as he slid off the bed and headed for the bathroom.

His father was gone by the time he came out, his hair re-braided and clothes changed. He could hear Ash and Amber talking in his Father’s study when he passed and picked up his pace to the kitchen. He paused at the threshold, just yesterday he had spent the morning with Rina without realizing she was his mate. Stop obsessing. He shook his head and forced himself to busy his mind with cooking.

Soon he had a small mountain of eggy bread and a ton of chopped fruits. He noticed that a tray was gone and figured it must be in Rina’s room.

“Good morning, Fen.” Dorn padded in on bare feet for the morning’s tea. “Breakfast smells delicious as usual.”

“Thanks. How’s Rina doing?” His father had told him, but he couldn’t help but ask again.

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