Ice Dragon Tales by Hurri Cosmo

Author:Hurri Cosmo [Cosmo, Hurri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Gay & Lesbian
ISBN: 9781611246636
Publisher: Amber Quill Press, LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

"Your highness!"

The voice had come from outside the door to the king's chamber. Joron had been sitting on a chair near the fireplace, reading a book. Curious, he put it down, rose from the chair, and headed for the door.

"Please, Prince Joron, stay back." Jibain, a guard Aric ordered to stand sentry inside the room, put up a hand. Joron complied by stopping where he was, but did not retreat back to where he had been. He was hoping the guard wouldn't insist he leave the room altogether. Aric had finished with his duties some time ago and had come back to his rooms and into Joron's waiting arms. But unfortunately, he had to leave again when summoned to the door by a much winded runner. Joron could not hear what the message was, but it seemed urgent. Aric had told Joron, in no uncertain terms, he was to remain within the room. Joron had been concerned with Aric's manner, worried there was a problem, but Aric assured him nothing was wrong.

Jibain, who stood near the door, turned and backed up one step, with his hand already on his sword. The voice outside was lower then, as whoever had approached the door seemed to be discussing his reason with the guard.

Suddenly the doors were opening. When the two main guards, who were grinning ear to ear, entered behind a small servant boy, Jibain stopped them. "Halt," he exclaimed. "State your business."

"I...I...was told..." The servant boy, who was smaller than Joron, stammered and stuttered and dropped his gaze down to his shifting feet.

"Speak up, boy!"

Joron smiled when both he and the boy jumped at Jibain's gruff demand. He met the very scared eyes of the small boy, who smiled shyly back. He raised his head to look up at Jibain. "I was told to come for Prince Joron. He is to accompany the king on the ride to Eden Downs to capture the Cetin Gang."

"The Cetin Gang?" Clearly Jibain was impressed.

"Yes," the two guards said together. "Let's all go."

Jibain looked back to the boy. "Eden Downs? That's where they are?"

"Yes...yes, sir."

"And we are all to go?"

"I...I was told only to bring Prince Joron."

Jibain quickly turned to Joron. "Do you know who they are...the Cetin gang?"

Joron shook his head.

"They are a group of rough men who have plagued our lands for a long time. They pillage and destroy, causing trouble and anguish wherever they go. We have laid traps they have easily avoided while flaunting their ability to stay free in front of our king's face. There is not one man, woman, or child in our kingdom who would not cheer loudly as they are brought to justice."

Joron understood such things though his kingdom had thankfully been spared such problems. Of course, his kingdom was poor, not a real draw for pillaging. "So you have word they are in Eden Downs?"

Jibain turned once more to the boy, who was nodding crazily. "Yes. Word came from a traveler. The king immediately sent for Prince Joron.

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