Saber Phoenix: The Hawkstone Realm - Book 3 by Sky Gold

Author:Sky Gold [Gold, Sky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eden Publishing
Published: 2024-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

The imposing doors of the Queen’s tent at KySyene swung open, revealing the opulent throne room’s awe-inspiring grandeur.

Three men strode in; the massive draft they created billowed over the incense candles and threw up a heady scent mixed with the fragrance of flowers.

At the far end of the hall, Liana sat upon her royal seat, her crimson kríffin energy crackling around her like a diaphanous flame.

Wary, she observed the triad with a narrowed gaze.

So, too, did the elders of the Ilki Council who flanked her, faces solemn, expressions reflecting skepticism as they scrutinized the approaching group.

The man at the center of the trio, the Kíríga of Katánē, moved with regal grace, his every step a testament to his commanding presence.

His power-driven strides in a full ceremonial Katánian suit left no doubt of his warrior essence, his muscles framed by his gray, black, and gold piped and starched livery.

He wore a matching gilded helmet with a sweeping silver and gilded krest worn bound at the top.

In his hand was the mighty khubasa sword, polished, sharpened, shimmering with a primordial glow.

With a calm authority that belied her beating heart, Liana leaned forward, her grip tightening on the armrests of her seat, wondering what the King of Katánē and his entourage were up to, even as they strode closer to her throne.

When they’d sent an emissary the day before requesting an audience with her, her hackles had risen and remained bristling since.

The elder had taken umbrage when she’d informed K’Lita of the request. ‘We can’t trust the Katánians. How do we not know if the Kɛstrəls are in play with their King and if this is another ploy to undermine us?’

Liana had tried to soothe her fears, calling out Kaxim’s support.

K’Lita had sucked her teeth. It’d been hard enough for the Council of Elders to accept the menacing Commander.

Worse, the regal King striding before them was the grandson of Ilkan’s greatest enemy decades ago.

Also, his army’s might in the present age was something to behold and fear.

Their reluctance and trepidation were well-founded.

Kione, lean, towering, and handsome, strode to Killen’s left. He was resplendent in a krest of deep sable that contrasted his close-shorn silver hair.

All three men sported long flowing capes made of chrome plumage that concealed razor-like edges sharp enough to slice a man in two.

They also acted as impromptu shields able to block sword and mace blows in the case of an ambush.

However, it was the warrior prowling to the Katánian King’s right who caused Liana’s soul to jolt.

Her heart pounded as her eyes raked over the King’s First Armorer, hoping her longing and desire for him was not spilling.

Still, desire ratcheted through her at the sight of his muscled, tight-as-fokk body in a ceremonial suit, topped with a gold and silver plumed krest. A sābər blade tucked into his belt and glinted in the sunlight streaming through the high windows, his entire countenance of might and prowess.

They hadn’t spoken or seen each other since he rejected her touch, and the silence still ate away at her.

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