Orc's Prey: A Monster Romance (Crucis Orc Trilogy Book 1) by Eden Ember

Author:Eden Ember [Ember, Eden]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-04-09T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Wren

Queen Sharn shocks me. She’s actually beautiful with long black hair and a narrow face, almost as if she’s not an orc but mixed with some other species. King Narod looks a lot like Cagan and didn’t say a single word. It’s clear who wears the pants in this family. Even Cagan backed down from her and didn’t come against her words. Of course, the dozens of royal guards at her disposal makes a big statement.

Jashara kneels and places ankle bracelets and a chain between my feet. “I’m sorry. Queen Sharn thinks you are at risk for running.”

“She’s right.” I purse my lips and look around. If she thinks these lovely ankle bracelets and chains will stop me, she has another thing coming. I’ll bide my time and leave as soon as I can.

“Lord Arik, this is Wren, a human from Daerr human colony, originally from Earth in the Sol Terran System.” Jashara introduces us.

Cagan’s brother is slightly smaller and older from what I gather. He holds his son, Borug, a tiny orc baby. His face remains drawn, having recently lost his mate, Bula. She had gotten sick and passed away not long after Borug was born.

“She’s slight. Are you good with babies?” He holds up his son.

“I’m not a mother, if that’s what you mean. I hadn’t thought about having children. And for the record, I am your brother Cagan’s mate.” I’m hoping this knowledge will help him get me back to Cagan.

He grunts. “I need help. Let me see how you do.” He hands the baby to me.

I’m not completely at a loss, because I’ve had friends with babies before. Little Borug snuggles into my arms. I smile. “I can change diapers, make bottles, and feed him.”

Jashara nods. ‘Very good.” She leaves us. I sit on the sofa with the baby in my arms.

“You know, you can remove this silly ankle chain. I’ll have less of a chance of tripping with it off.” I bounce the baby on my shoulder as he wiggles and whines.

He bends without a smile and loosens the locks. “I will unlock it when you prove trustworthy.”

“Lord Arik, would you help me find Cagan? I realize you need help with your baby, but I belong with Cagan.”

He grunts again. “Cagan made his choice when he left the mines.”

My head shakes. “He didn’t leave on his accord. They escorted him away. I’m not sure where they took him. He wants to be with me as much as I want to be with him.”

He snorts. “An orc with a human subspecies. Nonsense. You are a servant here. Be glad they didn’t send you into the deeper mines.”

It’s no use talking to him. He’s as much under Queen Sharn’s thumb as everyone else. I bide my time, knowing I’ll eventually run away. Lord Vultog leaves daily to do his lordly duties, whatever those are. He leaves me with Borug and the home. I take care of the tiny babe and the small home, which is an apartment in the mines.

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