Chaos and Amber: Roger Zelazny's the Dawn of Amber by John Gregory Betancourt

Author:John Gregory Betancourt [Betancourt, John Gregory]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, General, Fantasy, Fiction
ISBN: 9780743474948
Publisher: I Books
Published: 2003-09-01T23:00:00+00:00

Page 92

"No sign of them, either."

"Then what's the rush?"

"I'm hungry!"

I rolled over, opening one eye. Golden light bubbled up from the lamp by the door. He stood before me with arms folded, tapping one foot impatiently. He had gray silk pants and shirt tucked under his arm.

"Ready to get dressed?" he said. "Where's your valet?"

"Sleeping, like any sensible person!" I told him. "Now, go back to bed. I need my sleep. I'll have lunch with you later."

"Afraid not. We have too much to do today. I'm expecting replies to my letters. And don't you want to try Dad's Trump again?"

I gave a huge sigh. Clearly he wasn't taking no for an answer. Sitting up, I swung my legs over the side of the bed, then pulled the sheet across my lap to cover my nakedness.

"All right, pest. Give me the clothes."

"Here." He held them out, and I took them.

Behind me, still buried in the covers, Rèalla stirred and murmured a sleepy question.

"It's just my brother Aber," I told her. I rubbed her back through the quilt. "Go to sleep."

"Who's that—" Aber began, leaning forward to see.

"Don't be nosy," I told him. "I know you won't approve, but I couldn't help myself. She's beautiful and smart…"

Without warning, my brother sucked in a panicked breath and leaped back, looking desperately around the room. He motioned frantically for me to stay silent and get out of bed. Running to the desk, he began to fumble with my swordbelt.

"Whatis it?" I said impatiently, yawning.

"Oberon," he said. Something in the quiet tone he used set my nerves on edge. "Get away from the bed. Don't argue. Do it quickly. You're in danger."

My breath caught in my throat. Danger? What had he seen?

Suddenly wide awake, I stood and took two quick steps toward the door. Port's face appeared there, staring at us with concern.

"What is it?" I demanded.

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