Bloodhoney by Paul Stewart

Author:Paul Stewart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 2013-06-04T16:00:00+00:00

‘Squabwyrme!’ Kilian clapped his hands together in delight. ‘How wonderful. A welcome treat indeed.’

He raised a hand and clicked his fingers, and two Deephomers came running outside. They tipped their red hats at Kilian respectfully, then, at his command, relieved Eli of the squabwyrme and disappeared back inside.

‘The cooks will honour it with their preparation – and we shall honour it in its eating.’ He turned to his daughter, who had passed on the horn and hung up her cloak and was standing with Micah at the entrance to the store cavern. ‘Isn’t that right, daughter?’

Cara smiled and nodded. ‘Brother Micah and brother Eli have honoured Deephome with their endeavours.’

‘And I am most grateful to them for that,’ said Kilian.

‘The poor creature was caught out by the severity of the weather. I simply spotted it,’ Eli said modestly. ‘But I’m glad I could contribute something to your table.’ He shrugged. ‘With the storm up top the way it is, looks like the lad and I are fixed for a long stay …’

‘Stay as long as you like,’ said Kilian generously. He turned to his daughter. ‘If you wouldn’t mind, my dear, old sister Hester has been asking for you to sit with her.’

‘Of course, Father,’ she said, and glancing back and giving Micah one of her quick shy smiles, went with him.

Micah watched the two of them walking through the store chamber, side by side. Kilian the prophet, ­protector of Deephome, and his daughter, Cara.

Cara …

He watched how her hips moved, setting her long skirt swaying from side to side. Thanks to the harshness of fullwinter, he and Eli would be staying in Deephome a while longer, and he was glad.

He turned to Eli.

The cragclimber’s expression had turned grim. ‘Micah,’ he said gruffly, ‘we need to talk.’

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