Heirs of War, Crown of Flames by Valderran Mara

Author:Valderran, Mara [Valderran, Mara]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2014-10-12T16:00:00+00:00

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Raemann waited patiently outside the library for Tate to leave, and then ducked into the stairwell ahead of him. Tate followed nonchalantly, though Raemann was certain he had seen him.

“What did you find out?” he whispered to the treior.

“That spying still makes me feel dirty as ever,” Tate said and squared his shoulders. “Rhaya still hasn't narrowed it down any, and I'm not sure what else I can do to help her since I’m not even supposed to see her outside of lessons, thanks to Sylvanna. If I start asking around about the worlds we have narrowed it down to, then the Duillaine are bound to hear about it.”

Raemann had been hoping for better news. “And we can't afford to go check them all out ourselves.”

“Be realistic, Rae. You can’t afford to go check them out at all.”

“Pfft . . . we’ll be fine.”

“No, you won’t,” Tate insisted. “Look, after what the Duillaine did to Arland, we can’t assume that they wouldn’t execute you for treason if you leave the girls behind.”

Raemann sighed, knowing Tate had a point. “What do you expect us to do? Leave Ariana?”

“No, I think you need to let the girls do what they’re destined to do. To lead.”

“We can’t risk them, Tate. Even if it means risking our own lives. Trust me, it will all work out, and the girls won’t get within ten feet of Ariana until Ariana is here, in Anscombe. We're going to make sure of that.” Raemann turned to leave, but Tate grabbed his arm and stopped him. He looked down at Tate’s hand and lifted a brow. “Yes?”

Tate let go. “I'm not sure you should stop them. This is a lot bigger than Rhaya. I know you want to keep her safe, but whether you like it or not, she plays a major role in this war. They all do. Rhaya has a solid plan, and one that doesn’t leave you out, but protects you from repercussions. Maybe you should let them take the lead on this. The Prophecy is a tricky thing, Rae. You know that.”

Raemann did. He leaned back against the wall, knocking his head against it as though it might help to clear his mind of all his worries. “Sometimes I think it would be easier for us if we were as emotionless as people think we are. They can't go there on their own, Tate. It's too much of a risk. And Varrick can't pull it off on his own if he runs into trouble. We already know that Kellen has managed to kill a Cyneward.”

“I know,” Tate pressed his hands together pleadingly. “But if you get caught plotting with the girls, then you’ll be blamed. All I'm saying is that if we work together and keep our heads down, we might be able to find a way to rescue Ariana with minimal risks to us all.”

“Us?”

Tate looked at him dubiously. “Did you really think I wouldn't be going with you to rescue my best friend?”

Raemann gave him a dimpled grin.

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