Jalia Prevails (Book 5) by John Booth

Author:John Booth
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: John Booth Enterprises
Published: 2013-07-28T23:00:00+00:00

Sila Klint approached Jak Venjer quietly from behind. He stood against a rail watching the Jalon speed beneath the Dragon. When she was ten feet away she saw his body stiffen beneath his cloak. Only someone well versed in such things would have noticed his almost imperceptible movement. Sila knew Jak was aware of her presence and ready to act should she turn out to be a threat.

“Good day to you,” Sila said cheerfully and watched as the tension left his body.

“Good day to you, Lady Klint,” Jak replied, still watching the river. Sila moved next to him, holding onto the rail.

“Does everyone on the Dragon know who I am?”

“Only those standing close enough to hear your rant at Prince Dor.”

“I do not recall you standing anywhere near when that happened.”

“I have always been good at remaining unnoticed,” Jak replied coolly.

“I would not have thought that was a particularly useful skill for a healer.”

“I have not always been a healer.”

Jak paused for a few moments before asking a question in return. “The Mine Owners were always meddling in other people’s affairs. Are you about to meddle in those of Slarn?”

“I am a Mine Owner no longer. The mines were played out a year ago, if the truth is to be told. Should I care about where Tonas Mallow’s swords end up?”

“You are well informed, my lady. The swords may become the decisive factor in who becomes Slarn’s next king.”

“Your civil war in Slarn is nothing but talk,” Sila said and laughed. “Wars where nobody dies are hardly wars at all.”

“The situation has worsened recently. Perhaps you noticed the refugees onboard the Flying Kite?”

“Refugees carrying their gold and finery, and bringing their household servants with them too, I’ll be bound. That is more in the nature of a vacation than an evacuation.”

“True war is coming to Slarn soon, Lady Klint. Whose side will you be on when it arrives?” Jak asked as he continued to stare into the river.

“My own side, of course,” Sila said as she moved back from the rail. “And that is usually the winning one.”

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