Orphan's Price by NAK Baldron

Author:NAK Baldron [Baldron, NAK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aconite Cafe
Published: 2019-02-18T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

"THE DELINQUENT FINALLY RETURNS," Mr. Belfry Jr. said looking from Ren to his companions. "And who are you? Has he caused you trouble?"

"On the contrary," Marcel said. "We're here to see that Ren made it home safely."

Mr. Griffin stepped forward and opened the door wide enough for the two men to stand arm to arm in the doorway. With teeth bared he brandished his cane in warning. Ren knew he'd be on the receiving end of it again.

"We're diplomats of the Amethyst Nation," Sarah said. "Might we come in?"

"At this hour of night?" Mr. Griffin stepped onto the front stair, nose to nose with Sarah. "I think not. Ren should be in bed asleep. Anything you need to say can be said tomorrow."

"I'm afraid we have to insist." Marcel tugged Sarah back a step. The two stood guard in front of Ren.

Mr. Griffin's face drew tight. "How I choose to discipline the children here is none of your concern. Now good evening, sir."

He reached to grab Ren through the two diplomats. Marcel swiftly grabbed Mr. Griffin's wrist. The cane flew from his grasp, arching through the air to be snatched up by Sarah. Mr. Griffin was laid out on the stairs looking up at Ren. Ren was watching closely, but he hadn't seen what Marcel had done—it happened to fast.

Marcel leaned over Mr. Griffin. "I think we'll be having a chat now. Perhaps a hot cup of tea?"

"Unless," Sarah said, "you'd like to explain why you attacked two diplomats."

Mr. Belfry Jr. cleared his throat. "I don't think that'll be necessary. Right, Mark?"

Mr. Griffin grumbled under his breath and said, "Right. Ren can make your tea."

Marcel helped Mr. Griffin to his feet, and the five of them made their way to Mr. Griffin's study.

Mr. Griffin and Mr. Belfry Jr. took the armchairs flanking the sofa, leaving Ren, Marcel, and Sarah to share the sofa. Quietly, the two diplomats took their seats.

Before Ren could sit, Mr. Griffin said, "Ren, go make the diplomats and us some tea."

"That would be nice," Sarah said, looking to Ren with a reassuring smile. "And allow us a moment to speak."

As Ren closed the door behind him, he heard Mr. Belfry Jr. speak in an aggressive tone. He better understood where Johnathan got his attitude.

The children in the house were already asleep, leaving Ren alone in the kitchen. He placed the kettle on the stovetop and opened the pantry to evaluate the tins of tea. Considering the varieties, he settled on a Robust Red from the north tip of the Emerald Nation. One of the more expensive teas on hand, usually served for ceremonial purposes—hosting diplomats of the Amethyst Nation seemed like an appropriate ceremony.

Ren returned to the study carrying the tea on a tray. As he opened the door Mr. Belfry Jr. said, "—the point. You have no rights here." He looked up at Ren and stopped speaking.

"Don't stop on his behalf," Sarah said. "Continue."

"As diplomats, you have no legal standing in our nation." Mr. Belfry Jr.

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