Gilded Crown: (An MM Fairy Prince Romance) (Midas Book 2) by Julie Mannino

Author:Julie Mannino [Mannino, Julie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-03T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Jari wasn’t used to lolling around and doing nothing all day. Work had pretty much been his life since Mother died. He’d been old enough to start doing stuff around the farm at the time, and with only him and Father, they’d had to make meals and take care of the basics around the house.

He’d done his best to work the plots and plant some crops once Father had started going off for “work.” That hadn’t lasted long since he’d been forced to come along at sixteen. Afterward, he’d done jobs so he could eat and have a roof over his head in some fashion. He never understood why some men complained about work and would rather spend a day lying around. For some, perhaps it was because they had families and preferred to be home with them.

Aurelius seemed to like it since he found a sunny patch in the grass near their spot and fell asleep in it. Then again, with everything he’d gone through in his life, maybe sitting and doing nothing was an absolute fucking treat. Jari didn’t let his eyes or thoughts drift over to the Prince.

He felt better the next day when they were on their way once more. The horses were energized, and they finally entered Wockston. Grassy plains lay ahead, and mountains loomed to their right as they kept east, although they’d have to go south in a day. Ahead, it seemed like the fields would never end, although farther south and past the King’s home, he knew the lands grew rougher with less grass and more dirt.

He didn’t want to go that far south, especially with Aurelius.

Jari had worked in the capital of Kozat before, but he’d never been to the Castle in the center of the city. A massive wall surrounded the city itself, and another went around the Castle grounds. Jari was afraid they stuck out like a sore thumb. They hadn’t met trouble, but he had no doubt Novans had gone to Wockston to search. Zylem had likely also sent out notices to find his brother and guard.

Of course, no one knew who they were when they entered. The streets were crowded, and a fair was going on. Great. Jari led Aurelius to a slightly less crowded part, and they paused by a notice board. Sure enough, there was a notice for the Crown Prince Aurelius with his description, and Jari was right next to him. Sketches showed them both, and with the dark lines and the eyepatch, Aurelius appeared positively evil. Even Jari looked like a villain. The reward was pretty hefty. They wanted Aurelius alive if possible, and Jari could be dead or alive.

Of course, there would be one here since it was such a big city and the type a person might try to get lost in.

Jari adjusted his hood as they moved on. He knew where a cheap, decent inn was located, and they got a room there.

“I still don’t think this is a good idea,” Jari said as he sat on his bed.

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