KIYA: Rise of a New Dynasty (Kiya Trilogy Book 3) by Katie Hamstead

Author:Katie Hamstead [Hamstead, Katie]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781620074749
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Published: 2014-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

I heard the chariots racing through the streets and glanced down at my children to see them step out of the road, but look like nothing out of the ordinary was happening. Rachel grabbed Ezra’s hand to make sure he didn’t suddenly take flight, just before the three chariots burst onto the street. I dropped the bucket back into the well, glancing quickly at Tut as he raced by. I still wished he would just use the arenas set up for racing. He always seemed to cause some kind of damage or injury when he raced through the streets.

I finished drawing water for Horemheb’s house and headed back. I didn’t have much to do that day, so while my children ran around playing, I emptied the water into the storage jugs and went to see if any curtains or blankets needed repair. I found most rooms well maintained, so made my way swiftly through the house. Then, in the library, I paused at the sound of voices. I wasn’t one to normally be alarmed by such a thing as I got along with Horemheb’s staff, but I heard one say Kiya.

“She saw her leaving his room in the morning,” the maidservant whispered. “It seems that all along he has known she was alive and has been biding his time for the right moment.”

“But I don’t see it. I mean, the king has always shown a discreet interest in her, and little Itani called her Mama, so it must be so, but Kiya was magnificent, powerful, educated. Naomi is just a Hebrew. I can’t see the master loving her.”

“He may not anymore. He may just see her as a breeding vessel. She has proved to be good at bearing children, and he must be growing desperate for an heir.”

I turned to rush away, not wanting to hear anymore, but found myself face to face with Horemheb.

He gazed down at me with a stern expression. “They have all been gossiping about us these past few months,” he said in a low voice. “You just say the word and I will end it.”

I dropped my gaze. “No, they’re your servants. I will not assume to have that kind of authority.”

He raised an eyebrow at me, but changed the subject. “I am hungry.”

“Of course.” I bowed and rushed downstairs to prepare him some food.

He followed me down and sat across the table from me. I gave him a pomegranate while I prepared the food, and he talked to me while he waited. “Have any of your brothers-in-law made arrangements to take you as a second wife?”

I huffed. “They have all offered, but I turned them down. They each already have plenty to take care of without adding in my children and me. Adina’s husband has been irritatingly persistent though. Every couple of days he comes to see me, and I send him away.”

“And why is that?”

“I’m afraid he will favor me over her. I don’t want to hurt my sister like that.”

He smirked. “Your loyalty to your sisters is unfailing, even to this day.

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