Choose the Sky: A Medieval Romance (Swordcross Knights Book 2) by Elizabeth Cole

Author:Elizabeth Cole [Cole, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SkySpark Books
Published: 2016-07-09T18:00:00+00:00

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Eva made herself very much at home, just as Luc had when he arrived. She put her pert little nose into every corner of the castle. She inspired the garrison’s soldiers to new heights in their training, for she promised that the solider who was declared the fittest and the most ready for combat by the end of a sennight would receive a pencel from Eva herself—a token he could wear for all the world to see, as the visible esteem of a lady. Octavian said he’d never seen such devotion to drills before.

She also pried her way into more private matters, such as when she appeared on the threshold of Godfrey’s room while Domina was singing to him.

Mina felt the presence of a person, and turned, breaking off her song.

“What are you doing here?” she asked.

“I heard the music.” Eva took a step into the room.

Mina watched in dismay as Luc appeared behind her. “You brought her here,” she accused.

“It’s no longer a secret, Domina,” he answered in a low voice.

“So this is Godfrey de Warewic,” Eva said, approaching the bed in some awe. “How like a saint he looks, so peaceful. How blessed he is to be in your care.”

“My care can’t restore him to full health,” Mina said bitterly.

Eva’s hand closed around hers. “How do you know what your care will accomplish? If I were an angel, I’d listen to your prayers, especially if you say them in as pretty a voice as you sing your lullabies.”

“You’re not an angel,” Mina said. She deeply resented that Luc revealed her secret to Eva and brought her into Godfrey’s presence without warning. He wouldn’t ask for leave, naturally. He was lord here now. But he could have given Mina a hint!

Eva’s face was full of wonder and worry. She had no idea of the tangle she’d wandered into. Domina tried hard not to include the girl in her fury. “Luc, please take your sister back to the keep. I’ll join you shortly. I’m sure Eva of Braecon will have questions.”

She left no room for protest, and Luc seemed to realize exactly how angry Domina was. “We’ll wait for you there,” he said, taking Eva by the hand.

Domina kept her eyes on her father while the two left. She overheard Eva whisper, “Have you not revealed it yet? You ought to soon, for she seems in want of such a thing.”

Luc hushed her, and they hurried out.

Mina took a few deep breaths. What did Luc have left to reveal? Everything he’d revealed so far meant more trouble for Mina.

Domina did explain the story of her father’s ailment to Eva, who showed far more sympathy than Luc. However, she also was of the opinion that Luc’s presence represented a solution to Domina’s woes, rather than a compounding of them. Mina didn’t try to correct her. Let the girl keep her innocence a while longer. Mina hoped that when Eva married, it would be to a man who would want her for herself.

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