Elemental Princess: Royal Lines (Elemental Series) by Roethig M. M

Author:Roethig, M. M. [Roethig, M. M.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-05-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Alwen carried Kaesen away from the carnage in the hallway, her sorrowed cries muffled against his shirt. The castle was abuzz with activity as they cleaned up the mess left in Elzar’s wake. Anger burned in Alwen’s blood and he had to force his hands to stay relaxed against the need for revenge.

When he rushed into the castle to see Kaesen held tightly against Elzar’s chest, and felt the panic in her thoughts as she fought for air, he was seized with an uncontrollable fear that froze him to the spot. If he was a few minutes later, if the marking on his wrist did not burn with such intensity, he could have lost her. His world would have ceased to exist.

“It is all my fault. All my fault and now I am alone.” Kaesen’s tortured confession broke Alwen from his thoughts. “I have been so selfish, wanting you with me and no one else. I killed my parents!” Kaesen buried her head in Alwen’s shoulder.

“No! This is not your fault, my love. And you are not alone; you will never be alone as long as I am here.” Alwen tried to reassure her, but he knew she would need time to process what she just experienced. Guilt was always the first step and Alwen could feel Kaesen had plenty of guilt coursing through her veins. He pressed a kiss to her forehead; a throat cleared behind him.

“Alwen, you must take her to the seers.” Livia’s soft voice came from behind. Alwen did not even know Livia had followed until she spoke. He turned and saw the lifeless expression she wore, the blood that stained her hands, and the sorrow that emanated from her body.

“She must rest now.”

“No, you must not wait. I am afraid our time is short.”

Alwen came to a stop and turned to look Livia in the eyes. Her normally vibrant eyes had lost their shine, replaced with something that looked like fear.

“Livia, what do you mean?” Kaesen hiccupped her question from Alwen’s arms. She looked weak and distraught cradled in Alwen’s arms.

“Your parents knew the fate of our star, of our people. It is the reason your wedding hadn’t happened yet. Your parents wanted to make sure our star would survive.”

Alwen gently placed Kaesen back on the ground and steadied her beside him before he took a step toward Livia and asked for more details.

“It is the place of the seers to tell you, my boy.” Livia placed her hands on either side of Alwen’s face and pulled him down to her level and stared deep into his eyes. “They will give you guidance. Don’t hesitate, don’t look back.”

Livia placed a kiss on either side of his cheeks and dropped her hands. She turned to Kaesen, picked up one trembling hand, kissed it, and turned to leave without another word.

Something in Livia’s plea settled in Alwen’s heart. He could feel the urgency of her request.

“Are you steady?” Alwen questioned.

Kaesen nodded.

Alwen grabbed her hand and together they hurried from the castle to the stables for Alwen’s horse.

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