Feral King by Fields Sara

Author:Fields, Sara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2023-09-21T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

Roken

I’d done what I’d set out to do. Sophia would be in safe hands now, but still, something didn’t feel right. A very big part of me didn’t want to let her go. Icy cold surrounded my heart, and I tried to remain calm.

Sophia could stay here and live a life free of me. Eldoria had turned into a thriving metropolis since the fall of Taverna. It was ruled by elves, but a great many humans, dwarfs and all manner of creatures lived within its gates. Much of it was hidden in the woods, but that was a purposeful defense tactic that had worked well to keep the trickling forces of Helheim at bay for a long time.

Even though the city was strong, they were unprepared for what was coming. Helheim had sent an army through the rift, and it was hell bent on destroying the stronghold of the realm.

Queen Isolde was a smart woman. She’d realize that soon enough.

She had ruled in my steed ever since I’d stepped away from my position as king. She’d been there during the destruction of the old capital, leading my people to safety through a series of underground tunnels in the mountains. She was a good queen, a fair one, and she’d kept my people alive and far away from me. She’d protected them, and I was thankful to see it for myself. But this was close enough.

I needed to put distance between us once again.

The elves had escorted me a few miles away from the city. Not a single one had lowered their bow, keeping it nocked and steady on me the entire time. I didn’t blame them. I was Dragonborne, a powerful, magical creature that could render their city to the ground should I wish it.

They didn’t know that it would take a lot more than a few arrows to bring me down.

I should be relieved that I’d been able to control my curse long enough to bring her here, to warn the people of Eldoria about Helheim, yet I found myself missing her, like I wanted to find her once more and hold her in my arms just one last time before we said our final goodbyes.

The thought of saying such things hurt my heart. I wanted to press my hand to my chest to relieve the ache I felt, but I kept my fists at my sides instead.

I would remain strong for her.

I turned my head, trying to steel myself against the thought of her, yet the more I tried, the more keenly I felt her absence. The chains of my curse clutched tighter, and I lifted my chin, trying to draw in a calm, steady breath so that I could keep the monster inside at bay. Lord Valdar was watching me closely, assessing me for any sign of distress, and I did my best to keep a level head. There was nothing I wanted less than to hurt the people I was counting on to keep Sophia safe from the incoming threat.

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