Red (The True Reign Series) by Davis Jennifer Anne

Author:Davis, Jennifer Anne [Davis, Jennifer Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing
Published: 2014-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Rema

“No,” Savenek yelled, “other side!”

Rema screamed in frustration. This particular series of moves was difficult. “I don’t understand why I have to be able to disarm my opponent with my bare hands.”

“Because,” Savenek snapped, “your opponent most likely will be stronger and able to disarm you of your weapon in a matter of seconds. You need to be able to evade his own weapon, and if possible, disarm him.”

“Fine.” Rema understood his reasoning, even if the task seemed impossible. “Let’s try it again.”

“No, you need a break.” Savenek went to the corner of the training room and grabbed two leather-skin water pouches. He handed one to Rema as he sat on the ground.

Plopping down across from Savenek, Rema took a drink and then lay down on the ground, trying to catch her breath before they began the exercise again.

“How’s your leg?” he asked.

Rema peered over at Savenek. He never made small talk with her, and she wondered what he was up to. “Much better, thank you.”

“Mako mentioned to me that you know Darmik.”

Just hearing Darmik’s name aloud made Rema’s heart skip a beat. She eyed Savenek with suspicion. Was he being nice in an attempt to get information from her? Mako didn’t ask her anything about her stay at the castle since that day in his office. It was only a matter of time before they pushed her.

Savenek took a drink, waiting for her answer.

“He stayed at the castle during my brief time there,” Rema carefully said.

“Did you have an opportunity to speak to him?”

Even though she vividly remembered the way Darmik look revolted by the mere sight of her that day Lennek caught them kissing, she couldn’t betray him. All the time they spent together was fresh in her mind.

“Why do you ask?”

“Did you know he went to Emperion for his military training? Mako says he’s the best of the best. In the short amount of time that he’s been the commander, he’s managed to restructure the army. People are lining up to join—and this is a time when everyone hates the king.” There was a hint of respect in the way he spoke of Darmik.

Rema knew Savenek wanted to be the commander of this compound’s army. Mako held the position right now, but Vesha said Mako was grooming him to take over once the new monarchy was in place.

“Yes,” Rema finally answered, “Darmik told me.”

“He told you?” Savenek’s eyes lit up, and he leaned forward. “What else did you two talk about?”

“Nothing,” Rema said as she sat up. “Lennek and Darmik are scum, and I despise them both.” She turned away from Savenek and took another drink.

“I’m sorry,” Savenek said. “I forgot you spent time in the dungeon.”

Rema didn’t want to discuss her time in the castle. She didn’t want to think about the evil way Lennek treated her or about her feelings for Darmik. “Let’s get back to work.” Rema stood, ready to put her hurt and anger into her fighting.

Savenek sat still, studying her for a moment.

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