Spell Speakers by Day Leitao

Author:Day Leitao [Leitao, Day]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-77506-372-8
Publisher: Sparkly Wave

6

Sian

Darian had been called to a meeting with his father. That was all they had: meetings, official dinners, no normal interactions. In a way, it was better; Darian still wasn’t sure how he felt about Keen’s command of the army and still felt somewhat ashamed of being in the castle so close to the king. He knew of some of the things he had ordered and knew his mother had fought him. Darian’s only consolation was knowing there were still some good people in the army and the faint hope that he could make a bigger difference closer to the center of power. He just hadn’t figured out how yet.

Still, Darian saw his father when he was asked—or ordered. He was never given a choice. He now understood why Leena had told him he would not have the option of returning home once he met him. So there he was. And again Darian wondered if it was not just a way to excuse himself for living in the castle and receiving his father’s favors. But what did it matter now?

He walked into the room of the meeting. Sian and Keen were already there.

Sian rolled his eyes. “Late, brother.”

“I’m right on time. If you wanted me to come early, you could have told me.” Shivers went down Darian’s spine as he remembered his mother.

He sat in an armchair by his brother, facing his father.

“My sons,” Keen said. “I can’t tell you how happy I am to have our family reunited at last.”

From the corner of his eye, Darian saw his brother grimace and glance at him.

Keen continued, “It has always been my desire to see one of you as the king of this land.”

Darian was stunned. King? Wasn’t his father already serving the king?

Keen said, “If not king, at least in a high command position in the army. For that reason, I want to make sure you two start as early as possible. I’m going to split the army command of the kingdom. Darian will take the South, Sian the North.”

Sian said, “My brother hasn’t done even half of the training. He has no experience whatsoever.”

Keen waved his hand dismissively. “He’ll learn by doing. He’ll be well guided. What I want to make sure is that our family has control over this kingdom.”

Darian didn’t like what he heard, but on the other hand, it could be his chance to make a difference.

Sian asked, “What about Siphoria?”

“What about it?”

“Two years ago you asked me to take care of the crime in the city. I think I’ve been doing a great job.”

Keen nodded. “You have, my son, you have.” He had a malicious smile. “I know what you like in that city. But wars are not won by controlling criminals.”

Sian sat back, eyebrows raised.

Keen continued, “If it makes you happy, your part will still include Siphoria. I just think you can do more. Think that you could take care of the crime in half of the Kingdom. Wouldn’t you like that?” He looked at both Darian and Sian.

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