Prism Cloud (Harbinger Book 4) by Jeff Wheeler

Author:Jeff Wheeler [Wheeler, Jeff]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-04T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

REVOLUTION

Sera could do little to assist Adam in saving Fitzroy’s life. With all the blood and sounds of agony, she was surprised she hadn’t fainted. But she had an inner steel that served her in moments of crisis. She did the only thing she could—she supplicated the Knowing that he would recover.

Eventually Captain Remmer arrived, seeking Prince Trevon and General Montpensier. An assemblage of nobles had been gathered in the council room, and the king wished them to come immediately. Sera accompanied them, but when they reached the door of the sickchamber, Captain Remmer caught her arm and shook his head. She was not invited to the gathering.

Sera bristled with anger at the exclusion. “Am I part of this realm now or not, Captain?” she said.

“It’s not my decision, Your Highness,” he answered. “The king forbade it.”

Trevon scowled. “Let me talk to my father,” he said. “Sera . . . perhaps you could wait in my room for a moment?”

Well, at least he wasn’t sending her back to her chamber. She still didn’t like being left out, but under the circumstances, it would be a poor idea to openly defy the king. Captain Remmer offered to escort her to the prince’s chamber, and she acquiesced. Grudgingly.

As they walked down the corridor together, she asked him, “Did you catch the man who shot the prime minister?”

“We did not, unfortunately. I’m sorry I have no further news to share.”

“I’m assuming you’ve already reported your findings to the king?”

“I have, and he is discussing the situation with his council. I think there is some concern as to how the emperor will react to the news.”

“All the more reason for me to be there,” Sera said in an undertone.

“I don’t disagree with you, Your Highness,” Remmer said, giving her a sidelong look. “It begs the question of where the Espion were during all of this tumult. The general has much to answer for.”

“Indeed, Captain,” Sera said. They reached Trevon’s chamber, which had several guardsmen posted outside. As they approached, the men opened the door and let her in.

“The council may take several hours,” Remmer said, his expression brooding. “I’m sure your husband will come as soon as he can.” With that, he bowed to her and then whispered something to one of the guards and left. She burned to know what he had said.

Breathing in through her nose, she savored the cedar smell that reminded her of him. The room was immaculate, but too dark for her taste. The thick curtains blocked out the sun, so she pulled them aside to let in the brightness. They had covered glass doors leading to a balcony. She twisted the handle and stepped out onto it. It provided a panoramic view of the city below, a city that roiled with smoke and the press of people. A shiver went down her spine at the sight of the sanctuary grounds, completely overrun by the crowd. The family had left not a moment too soon. She wondered what had happened to Kasdan and if the guards had found him before the mob arrived.

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