Per Sempre Medici: Book Six of The Medici Warrior Series by Emily Bex

Author:Emily Bex [Bex, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Foundations Book Publishing
Published: 2021-12-06T18:30:00+00:00

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Rene sat across from Chantal and waited. He’d made his move on the chessboard minutes ago, and he was watching her face as she tried to figure out the best move. They played chess more often now that Chantal was restricted to home. He could tell she was distracted, her fingers spinning the chess piece around and around. "My lady, it is your move."

Chantal was thinking about the call from Malachi, and the information about the Borgia taking half-breeds right off the street. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. Something had to be done! Putting a few more warriors around Council wasn’t enough to address the situation. She blinked and looked at Rene. "Pardon? Oh, yes, I am sorry, Rene."

"My lady, is there something bothering you, perhaps I can help?"

Chantal smiled, he’d been her protector since she was a small child, and yet, he still called her 'my lady'. She stood up and paced around the room. "Something is bothering me, Rene, and I am not sure how to approach it."

Rene stood as well. "I understand, my lady. If this is personal, I don’t mean to pry.”

Chantal shook her head, "No, it’s not personal. I apologize, but could you leave me for a while, I need to make a phone call."

“Of course, my lady.” He bowed his head and left the room. Her mind made up, she headed to Lorenzo's office and stood before the large screen. "Council."

She watched patiently as the screen came to life, and one of the anonymous runners came into view. "I wish to speak with Malachi, please, Chantal Medici calling." He nodded at her, telling her he’d seek out Malachi immediately.

***

Malachi was exiting Council chambers after a long session with his brothers regarding a territory dispute in Spain. They’d taken a recess as Jasperion needed to conduct more research on the land deeds. They’d re-convene tomorrow night. He was making his way back to his private chambers when a runner approached to tell him the Medici queen was on the phone for him. Malachi looked up in confusion. "The Medici queen? Which one?"

The runner shook his head, "Lorenzo’s mate. I did not recognize her right away, but the facial recognition software confirmed her identity when she introduced herself as Chantal Medici."

Malachi rubbed the bridge of his nose and took a deep sigh. He couldn’t imagine this was good news. He turned in the corridor and made his way to the call center, the runner on his heels. As he entered the room, the runner closed the door behind him and patiently waited outside the closed door. Malachi slipped into the chair and saw the queen of the European Medici coven pacing before him on the screen. "My lady, how can Council be of service to you tonight?"

Chantal heard Malachi's deep voice and stopped her pacing, looking intently at the screen. "I am sorry to bother you, Malachi, but I wish to speak with you alone. Lorenzo is at camp and will be for the duration of the night.

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