Forsaken Fates: A Forbidden Realms Novel by SJ Doran

Author:SJ Doran [Doran, SJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-24T16:00:00+00:00

A queen gained, a Sarratum lost

“Welcome back, Sarratum sa,” Domina Elmira’s lustrous voice heralded their arrival the moment they stepped foot within the Hall of the black temple.

“Oh joy, the welcoming committee…”

Cass was doing his best to stifle a grin, while she was struggling to rein in a frustrated groan. Instead, she inhaled deeply, the scent of blood and opium wafting heavily through the smoky air, finding no comfort in its familiarity.

Judging by the dark violet sky behind the stained glass windows, and the bright flicker of golden flames illuminating countless lanterns within the hall, night had long since fallen. They’d been gone for hours.

“Are you injured, Sarratum sa?” Dominus Malachi’s calm tone eased some of her vexation at finding the nine of them assembled. She was not in the mood for a lecture.

“Other than a few blisters and reeking of bog water, I should say I’m quite well thank you. Better than the Demon King’s advisor, anyway.”

She smiled at the sound of Cassius growl. “A little less gloating perhaps, minx.”

The soft purr by her ear had her to swaying into him. All she yearned for in that moment was a hot bath, a decent meal, and her demon against her. It didn’t take much to see her content.

“Since I fished him out of the water, a little gloating is the least I deserve.”

Whatever she’d been about to say next was forgotten when sinful lips pressed a lingering kiss behind her ear. She didn’t know when the lout had discovered that traitorous spot, but he was aware of his effect on her. Her obstinacy reigned when met by his love.

“Mara...” His words were cut off by the grumbling of her Dominae.

“Beg pardon, but did you just admit to having stepped into the waters of Kur? Have you any idea how dangerous that was?” Domina Ravanna’s usual curt tone somehow managed to sound even sharper, shock audible in her voice.

“I made it back, did I not?”

Granted, jumping into the bog did not rank amongst her better strategies, but she’d believed it to be Cassius drowning in those murky waters. A shudder spread through her at the memory. She’d have done anything to get him safely onto the embankment.

“Your recklessness is a risk to us all, Sarratum, you carry a responsibility to your realm. What will become of Asurim should the last descendant of King Nekelmu and Priestess Lilith no longer lives to serve it? You could have gotten yourself trapped within the wandering lands.”

With her patience thin and emotions worn out, she couldn’t hold the reign on her composure.

“Do not challenge me on my responsibilities when you cannot be counted upon to uphold your own, Dominae shi. I’ve placed each of you in your seat of power to ensure the safety and protection of my realm in my absence.” She met and held each of their gazes.

“And though I understand your concern regarding the risk of me becoming trapped or being killed while absent of the throne, it does feel rather hypocritical.

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