Sharon Green - Jalav 01 by Crystals Of Mida

Author:Crystals Of Mida
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2011-12-28T13:55:27+00:00

CH 16. The return-and a bitter truth is learned

Forever had I traveled through the land of mists, and now the journey was over. The mists had cleared with the newest light, and Ranistard lay in the distance before us. Again were my wrists bound behind my back, and for this had Ceralt professed regret, although he refused to release me. My warriors, each and every one bound as well, rode as did I, before a male and within his arms. Well pleased were the males with their actions, pleased, too, with the sight of their city, yet my warriors and I were filled with fury. Never had the Hosta participated in raiding yet now had we, ourselves, been raided of our very freedom. Such a thing should not be, and now that it had been done, it must be avenged.

“We shall be there in a matter of hind,” said Ceralt, self-satisfied. He and Telion rode side by side, and easily might it be seen that Larid felt as I did. Her arms moved against the leather, testing its strength, testing the knots, seeking a means of escape. I, too, had tested the leather; it had proven sufficient to hold me, and I was not pleased.

“Well in time to partake of a decent meal,” said Telion, and he looked down at Larid. “The wenches, too, will do well with such. Though nourishing, the gruel is hardly their usual fare. A pity they could not be made to eat meat as easily as they swallowed the gruel.”

“The drug allowed them little control.” Ceralt shrugged. “That was necessary to keep them docile.” Then he laughed briefly. “Though there were many times Jalav’s control was sufficient.”

“Aye,” laughed Telion in agreement. “I, too; found a sufficiency of control at certain times. Perhaps it would be wise for a man to put by a supply of the drug-for the times he desires only a docile and willing wench. Truly docile and willing was my small flame here-before she awakened.”

The two males chuckled their amusement, for many times upon the journey had Ceralt used me well, and there was much reason to believe that Telion had also indulged himself so with Larid. I remembered much of the times with Ceralt, giving him pleasure at his direction, accepting all that he brought me. Most humiliating was such treatment of a warrior, and not soon would Jalav forget. I had as yet addressed no word to Ceralt, nor had I intentions of doing so till I had once again found my freedom.

Beyond Telion rode Nidisar, and little amusement did the second hunter find in the presence of Fayan. Quietly had he spoken to her when the mists had finally left her, yet did she refuse to acknowledge his existence. She did not ignore him, for that would, in its way, be an acknowledgment, therefore she made it seem that she rode alone, that no other shared the kan beneath her, and the hills about her. Untouchable and unreachable was Fayan, for Nidisar had tried, and the hunter rode in misery which had been well earned.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.