Fallon, Jennifer - Hythrun 03 by Harshini

Author:Harshini
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2006-12-28T11:44:31+00:00

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By the time they reached the dock, the ship was secured and a long gangplank was being shoved out from the tall deck of the Fardohnyan warship. The first man off the ship was a tall, blond fellow who strode purposefully up the dock and swept Adrina up in a massive bear hug. She squealed as her feet left the ground. He put her down then held her at arm's length for a moment.

"You're getting fat," was the first thing he said.

"I'm having a baby, Gaffen. I'm allowed to get fat."

Gaffen looked startled at the news. He turned to Damin and eyed him up and down. "You'd be Wolfblade, I'm guessing. Where's the fight?"

"You guessed correctly. And the fight is just about to start, my Lord. They are breaking down the walls as we speak."

"Then what are we standing around here for?" The Fardohnyan spun on his heel and marched back towards his ship, yelling orders for his troops to disembark as he went. Damin turned to Adrina, looking rather bemused.

She smiled. "Don't worry. He likes you."

"How can you tell?"

"He didn't try to kill you. That's always a good start with Gaffen."

Before he could answer, a messenger came running down the dock towards them, calling for him. The man skidded to a halt and bowed hastily before delivering his news.

"Lady Lionsclaw said to tell you they've broken through, Your Highness."

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Harshini

"Where?"

"On the north wall. Near the weaving district."

"Tell her I said to hold on. I'll be there with reinforcements shortly."

The courier glanced at the Fardohnyans pouring off the Wave Warrior and saluted sharply, suddenly grinning from ear to ear. He ran back the way he came, whooping with delight.

"Seems your brother's arrival has somebody happy today," Damin murmured as he watched the young man's departure. Then he turned to Adrina. "I want you to go back to the palace and stay there."

"Yes, dear."

"I mean it, Adrina. You're not to stick your nose outside the palace until this is over. With your brother's troops, we could have Cyrus on the run soon enough, but I don't intend to spend the next few hours worrying about what you're getting up to."

"Don't pussyfoot around, man!" Gaffen declared, coming up behind them. "Tell her to stay put, or you'll beat her senseless. It's the only thing that works with Adrina."

"Gaffen, shut up!"

He grinned at his sister then turned to Damin. "Come on, Wolfblade! Let's go slaughter your enemies.

Adrina, get back to the palace now, or I'll throw you over my shoulder and carry you screaming all the way back, and lock you up."

Adrina glared at her brother, but to Damin's astonishment she turned and strode haughtily back towards the palace without another word. Gaffen noticed Damin's expression and laughed.

"I can see you and I need to have a talk about Adrina when this business is done with, Your Highness."

"If I had threatened her with that, she would have killed me."

"Probably," Gaffen agreed cheerfully. "Can you organise someone to get the rest of my ships docked?

I've a feeling we'll need every man before the day is out.

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