Buried in Angst by David Pedersen

Author:David Pedersen [Pedersen, David J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Odysia Press

The reaction had not been good when they summoned their swifen. Every sword was unsheathed and at the ready and, faster than the eye could see, Kansel had notched an arrow in his bow. Crloc commanded the unnatural beasts be dismissed but, as horses were unavailable, Victoria successfully negotiated a temporary pass until they could be acquired. She now rode behind Crloc and attempted conversation while Angst stared on in anger and frustration.

“Did you know, Angst?” Hector whispered. “That she was on official business?”

“No,” Angst said coldly.

He wanted to lie and say yes, say that his closest friend would confide in him about everything, including state matters. She hadn’t, and he felt emptiness in the pit of his stomach as he wondered what else was truth and what was lies. They had shared so much, he felt so close to her...too close to her. She trusted him with everything, even lying in his bed naked. Was that simply an extension of her trust, or did she mean something else by it? Victoria muddled his emotions, yet insisted they were only friends. He’d never asked for anything more, barely even considered it, but Tori...she didn’t just cross lines he wouldn’t—she trampled on them, jumping up and down on the line until it couldn’t be seen.

Angst was conflicted, more so than usual. It took every ounce of energy just to stay in his saddle, and now he had to remain alert in case Crloc and his Rehmans’ Charge mistakenly tried to kill his friends and abduct the princess. He was in poor condition to tackle the confusion she had left him with, but he felt used, and stared bitterly at her back, which was arched and tense. Had he been a fool this entire time, or was this a test? She had to have reasons for keeping this secret. That was it, she had to have reasons. He didn’t like it, but this was about Unsel and had nothing to do with him. More than likely.

“No,” he stated once more. Angst shook his head and forced a smile. “I’m sure she meant well, or was commanded by Isabelle, or something in between. Either way I believe in her, and support what she’s done.”

He watched as her shoulders and back relaxed at his conclusion.

Hector nodded and said nothing more.

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