Jessabelle's Beast (Shadows in Sanctuary Book 3) by Trombley Susan

Author:Trombley, Susan [Trombley, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-05-29T04:00:00+00:00

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Gorzo was exhausted, but so exhilarated that he didn’t care. He had a concubine to return to, so this time when he dragged himself back to his quarters after endless meetings with the prince and his cabinet, he was filled with anticipation, rather than the usual loneliness.

He’d been assured that Lady Lilith and the princess would take good care of his concubine while he was wrapped up in Balfor’s meetings, and he trusted both women to do what was best for their fellow human. According to Ranove, Lilith and Stacia were thrilled to have another human woman to hang out with. They would see to the assignment of handmaidens for Jessa, which would probably be chosen from the female umbrose who’d started learning the human language five years ago when Lilith had first come to Sanctuary.

Gorzo also knew a lot of the language, but still had difficulty speaking it. He was tired of the translators he and Jessa wore, but at least he’d grown accustomed to the tinny repetition of their words. He harbored a hope that Jessa would learn to speak umbrose, although he was willing to try to converse in her language. He just hoped he learned not to mangle it too much.

He’d almost reached his quarters when Princess Stacia appeared in front of him in a swirl of shadows. Familiar with her abrupt appearances, he only hesitated a second before bowing in greeting. “Your Highness.”

She nodded her head in acknowledgement, but it was clear she was disturbed by something. “Gorzo.”

“Was there something you needed, Your Highness?”

She looked away from him, studying the corridor they stood in as if she feared someone would be listening. Yet given her abilities, she would likely already know who was nearby. “I was hoping to talk to you about Jessa for a moment.”

Happiness filled him when Stacia mentioned the name of his concubine. If it hadn’t been for her and Lady Lilith, he never would have met Jessa. “I have you to thank for her. There are no words to express my gratitude but know that I am in your debt.”

Her eyes crinkled above her veil as if she were wincing. “Yeah, um, I’m glad you’re happy, Gorzo. You deserve it. I just….”

He waited patiently, though he was eager to return to Jessa. Even if she hadn’t been his princess, he bore too much respect for Stacia to brush her off. Something had brought her to him and away from her own duties.

“Has she told you much about herself?” Stacia’s tone was hesitant.

“She’s told me some things. She’s still learning to trust me. I can tell she’s had a difficult time trusting people.”

The princess sighed, wringing her hands in front of her. “Damn! I agree. She’s very slow to open up. I’m not sure if I should… but what if this is something that could hurt you.” She grabbed her head with both hands, wincing again, though this time it looked like she was in pain. “Shut up, damn you! Just shut

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