Path of the Traitors by Charles E Yallowitz

Author:Charles E Yallowitz [Yallowitz, Charles E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-15T06:00:00+00:00

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Kellia dabs her father’s brow with a damp cloth, her own face covered in sweat from tending to the sick ruler all day. Taking a nearby potion, she puts a little in his mouth and gently coaxes him to swallow. His eyes are on the verge of opening before an agonizing cough wracks his body. The spray of spit burns against the defensive barrier that is emanating from the young noblewoman’s pearl ring. Hurrying across the luxurious bedroom with fresh towels and a basin of water, the healers rush to check Duke Solomon’s pulse and breathing. A priestess of Zaria attempts to purge the disease from the groaning man, but she finds that it is still as resistant as when it started. The doctor pats the robed woman on the arm while he checks their patient for any symptoms that he might have missed. They are still holding onto the hope that the spells are targeting the wrong disease, but the Duke’s steady decline makes them fear that they are fighting a losing battle. None of the attendants pay attention to Kellia, who is backing toward the door as slowly as possible. Unwilling to leave her father, she leans against the frame and nearly falls asleep against the frame when a guard approaches. The future ruler’s stained nightgown and knotted hair make the respectful man’s message even more difficult to deliver. It is only when she waves for him to get closer that he goes to one knee and clears his throat.

“I’m sorry, Lady Solomon, but there is an odd delegation waiting for you in the smallest meeting chamber,” the guard reports while holding up a scroll. The wax seal is of two eyes that glow around the edges, which neither of them have ever seen before. “It is Queen Trinity of Shayd and she insisted that we let her into the castle. We did so because of the champions and the Snow Tiger Tribe said her people were on our side, but we have soldiers at your command if you wish to refuse her request.”

“Have a rejuvenation potion brought to the chamber. I will handle this,” Kellia replies, shaking her head clear. She closes the doors behind her, but stops when she sees that the guard is still kneeling. “If she meant us harm then she would have already attacked. The fact that Queen Trinity thinks her business is worth being diplomatic has me curious and I can certainly use the distraction. I do wish Lord Karwyn was here and not marching with our army to Gaia. How are the battle preparations going?”

“They have combined forces with Mayor Highrider’s men and sent messengers to the dwarves who live north of the city,” the man says before whispering his leader’s request into the ring on his thumb. His armor clangs and clatters as he hurries to catch up to the noblewoman, his arms ready to catch her if she falls. “Do you think it is a good idea to meet

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