Idan: A Sci-Fi Warrior Romance (Heroes of Avalere Book 2) by Jane Henry

Author:Jane Henry [Henry, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-06-26T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Svali

I sit in meek silence as my husband meets with his companion. I simmer, my anger just below the surface, ready to blow if provoked. The stern warrior husband of mine will not tolerate defiance.

“Idan, please tell me what happened last night,” Gregor inquires.

“We were waylaid on our return journey from visiting Aldric and Carina,” Idan replies, and then pauses. “Any word on the new baby? We saw the celebration in the sky. Does Aldric have a son or daughter?”

Gregor grunts. “We’ll know soon enough. I have heard someone attacked you, and you put an end to that?”

“Yes,” Idan says. “One was killed, three badly injured. “I had the remaining alive sent to you.”

Gregor nods. “I have had them jailed and they await trial, though the trial will be an easy one.”

Idan looks to me as I watch them speak. “The penalty for assault on a member of the Hisrach or his immediately family is death,” he explains.

“Yes, my lord,” I respond with feigned meekness. His eyes narrow. He misses nothing.

“And what of this unrest?” Gregor asks.

“Some wish for Avalere to remain unchanged,” Idan says. “They object to Aldric reinstalling the second throne and wish only for one throne to be filled.”

“Why are they angry, though?”

Idan shrugs. “Perhaps someone is trying to stir up trouble. I do not know. It could be that they do not trust me to lead, or they fear further planetary attack as we faced a decade ago when the thrones were split.”

I have heard of the wars between Kleedan, Freanoss, and Avalere, legendary wars that ended with a decided change in leadership.

Idan continues. “And there also appears to be a sort of prophecy some ascribe to.”

Gregor raises a brow.

Idan snorts, rolling his eyes. “The second throne of Avalere brings with it great strife, when two moons become one as the lord takes a wife. Upon the land of Avalere, the leader will be tasked. But when all thrones are fully filled, our land becomes unmasked.”

Gregor speaks up. “And word of the prophecy has spread? People are afraid?”

Idan gives nod of assent. “When Aldric appoints me to the throne, I will establish myself as a leader of Avalere,” he says. “I will prove I am a worthy leader, and I will put no stock in such trivial things as prophecies. Stern leadership, dedication to justice, and fearlessness in battle outweigh some silly hag’s prattling on about the future. Futures change,” he scoffs, as if to add this for extra emphasis.

Gregor speaks first. “I agree. What did you find when you went to the tavern last night?”

I glance sharply at my husband. He did not go to the tavern last night. Why did this man say such a thing?

Idan frowns. “I know not of which you speak. I did not go to the tavern last night. I have been right here, with Svali, the whole time.”

Gregor’s brows knit together. “Are you sure?”

Idan’s cheeks flush as his eyes flash. “What on earth are you talking about?” he inquires.

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