Rising Chaos by T L Callahan

Author:T L Callahan [Callahan, T L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780999122563
Publisher: Dragon Mountain Press LLC
Published: 2020-01-20T16:00:00+00:00

14

I hadn’t been able to sleep after my visitor last night and was waiting on Selene when she entered the throne room. We spent the very early morning hours going over more laws. There were laws that dictated what job a person would be assigned based on a ranking system. There were laws that forbid human or non-House of Chaos interaction unless it was sanctioned by the Kyrion, Archai, or Kafàli. Then my least favorite: laws of conduct befitting a Kyrion. During the Games was the only time a Kyrion’s days weren’t weighed down with upholding some archaic tradition like meditating on a bed of hot coals once a week to strengthen our connection to the God of Chaos. I was half tempted to tell them to send me back into the Games where I could enjoy some freedom and escape the crazy rules.

After my lessons, it was off to my room to get ready for the Bonding Ceremony. I showered, and Lydia curled my hair and pinned it up. The seamstresses had delivered my dress while I was in my lessons and Lydia helped me into the gorgeous gown. The dress had a black halter top and off-the-shoulder bell sleeves. The modified A-line skirt faded from black into a smoky purple and fell to my ankles. Lydia topped it off with a diamond belt and matching dangle earrings with the House of Chaos symbol. And last was a pair of surprisingly comfortable black flats with a matching diamond symbol on the toe. My complaints about wearing a small country’s net worth in bling fell on deaf ears.

“You look beautiful, my lady,” Lydia exclaimed with a broad smile as I stood in front of the mirror in my bedroom.

“Thank you, Lydia,” I replied nervously as I smoothed my hands down the skirt. I finally looked the part of Kyrion but was I ready to become one? I avoided the reflection of Calidora’s painting in the mirror and the memory of the words her ghost had spoken. I could do this. Bennett and I would make our bond official today. Then, in less than two weeks, my coronation to become Kyrion and rule by his side would take place. I pressed a hand to my stomach as it tied itself in knots at the thought.

A knock sounded at the door making me jump. “It’s time, my lady,” Grayson called.

I drew in a ragged breath and let it out slowly. “Coming.”

Grayson and three guides I didn’t recognize waited in the hallway. They all bowed, then took up position around me as we walked. The house was quiet as we descended the steps to the first floor. “Where is everyone?” I asked, gripping the edges of the wide sleeves in my sweaty hands.

“They are gathering in the town square, my lady,” Grayson replied giving me an encouraging grin. “We will meet Kyrion Bennett at the altar where you will declare your intention to bond. Then your people will offer gifts to bless your match, and there will be a celebration.

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