Phoenix of Hope: Complete Series — Books 1-4 by Zora Marie

Author:Zora Marie [Marie, Zora]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Starcatcher Press
Published: 2021-06-20T22:00:00+00:00

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The guard was gone from the study door, and Zelia paused, listening.

“I am not seeing any other options that do not jeopardize our son,” Zivu said.

“What about Zelia? Must we doom her for Rogath’s sake?” Skylar asked.

“Skylar,” it was Alrindel who spoke now, “I think we’ll lose her anyway if something happens to someone else. She’s been getting better, but I think she still blames herself for what they forced her to do.”

“She’s convinced that her own death is the only solution, and she has thought that way since the beginning,” Skylar said.

The door swung open, and Zelia saw the missing guard just inside. Skylar blushed when he was the first to notice her. He drew a deep breath, and the redness in his face faded.

“You’re not wrong. That’s something I’ve struggled with for a long time and Linithion being hurt doesn’t make it any easier. That said, Yalif mentioned something we need to consider. I don’t think Rogath realizes he’s been manipulated, or at least he didn’t until after he attacked Linithion.” The attack ran through her mind, Rogath had been pleading, apologizing. “I think he could fight Xander’s hold, at least until we can free him.”

“Perhaps, but how long will that take? All it would take is a moment of weakness and Rogath would lose. They could destroy his mind. We don’t even know where Xander is,” Zivu said.

Zelia sank onto the couch bringing her feet up so she could wrap her arms around her knees, one hand grasping the bandage on her wrist. “Can we use the blood magic to find him?”

Yargo studied his wife’s face as she contemplated the possibility.

“Maybe, but he will know the moment we do it.”

“Then this can work,” Yargo said. “Skylar, go get your friend, we need to warn Fregnar in case something goes wrong. Zivu and I will gather a team to do what we can to prepare for the Guild to fall. Zelia, I believe you will have the best chance at reaching Rogath, get Terik to help. Terik said there was something different about Rogath, but we thought it was just his connection to you and the things you were going through.” He drew a deep breath, shaking his head. “We should have investigated it further.”

“What can I do?” Alrindel asked.

“We can send you home to warn Eleanor and Erolith of what is coming, if you like,” Zivu said.

“I…” He glanced to Zelia.

“I’ll be fine.” Zelia continued, “They need to be warned, but I think we should send you to the Drakeon Empire, Erolith deserves to hear of his daughter’s state in person. Tell him she’s not alone, because I won’t leave her and she’s stable. She has the best healers of either realm tending her.”

Alrindel gave her a slow nod. “I will and I’ll send a bird to Eleanor.”

“No, I’m sending one of my Ravens with you. We need to avoid having Xander finding out about our plans,” Yargo said. “Speaking of which, Zelia, I believe it is time you spoke with Rogath.

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