Instinctual: A Complete Epic Fantasy Series (Rise of the Iliri Book 2) by Auryn Hadley

Author:Auryn Hadley [Hadley, Auryn]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781956455298
Publisher: Spotted Horse Productions
Published: 2016-05-09T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

“I would have told you," Blaec said when the door closed behind them.

"I know," Sal assured him. "And it wasn't final, and you didn't want to say anything when I was upset, or just after. I know that, love. We're ok."

"I kept hoping they'd change their minds." He pulled her close. "It's a whole year, Sal. Maybe more!"

She nodded. "I got that. We can talk about that later, Blaec. Ran was very clear that Jase and I need to leave before we return the ore."

"The fourth load?"

She nodded. "Star Fall is trying to set you up for a court-martial. We already know that. Parliament is wanting to do the same to me. You see the paper today?"

"No."

"'Salryc Luxx Brings Pride Back to the Species,' is the headline. Ran said it's easier to clear that up in a Parliamentary hearing than a court-martial. I'm not coming home from that trip, love."

His shoulders slumped.

"And I can't be seen in your rooms at night. Not only that, but my orders mean that Cyno will report to me directly. They're trying to get me from both sides."

"Fuck," Blaec growled.

Sal held up her hand, stalling his rant. "Blaz Eason, the guy with the horse? He's already got plans to clear this up. Jase will probably lose it a bit, and it will probably be public."

"What are you doing, Sal?" Blaec asked.

"I don't know what he's doing, but I can guess. When I woke him the other night, we walked out of his door and into Captain Tharp. He made a point of standing too close to me, speaking sweetly to me, and saying it had been fun. He told me he'd kill the rumors. That's all I know."

"Why?" Blaec asked. "Why's he being so nice?"

"Jiesa? Do you know that name?"

Blaec nodded. "Jiesa Cymil, First Officer of the 112th until a fight went bad in Escea."

"Yeah." Sal nodded. "That stallion's former owner, and Blaz's lover. We were talking horses, and it came out. He said he liked me because I didn't mind that he's blunt, and I mentioned that I prefer blunt, so he said no wonder I do well with you, and I thought he meant more personally."

"What did you do?"

"Just flicked my ears back, but that's all a horseman needs. He never asked but said he'd kill the rumors because he understands. Asked me to make sure the Blades don't kill him."

Blaec nodded. "I'll spread the word. You'd tell me if there was something there, right?"

Sal laughed. "Yes, but he's very human, and he's still in love with her. He's as safe as Tilso."

"I fucking hate this, you know?"

"Me too," Sal agreed. "But there's more. When I stopped in for my bath, Ran gave me a few mission details. Have you read my orders yet?"

"Yeah," Blaec said. "Over and over, hoping they will change."

"Ran had them worded very carefully. Parliament wants Jensen out – he's leaning to Terric. The son's out, but they like Eriwald. Ran gave me plausible reasons why he's not suitable.

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