The Elvish Prophecy by Neil Port

Author:Neil Port [Port, Neil]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780987384515
Publisher: Neil Port Independent Press, Newcastle Australia
Published: 2012-08-31T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16:

Assassins, Prophecy, and an Elf Princess in Danger

Djorn looked gravely at the wounded man as Elana and one of his maids tended his wounds. The escort sent for Elana had been ambushed and only this man survived! Someone in Elgard had betrayed them. They couldn’t wait for a second escort. Time was running short and Elana had to get home. Her conception had taken longer than planned.

He could not guarantee her safety here. He did not have a fort. All his fighters were local farmers, militia men. Till she reached her home, she was in terrible danger and she brought danger to everyone with her.

Such was the reputation of the Western Elves that they hadn’t had to do any serious fighting here for some time, and most of his veterans were starting to age. Well, it would have to do. They’d done it once, they would do it again.

He had four strong sons, experienced in woods-craft and had sent his servants to summon whatever force would come. Other men had set out to hire mercenaries and guides in secret.

He would meet them on the road. He had to leave here quickly: this place was known. They would be safer in the woods.

* * *

The men of the house were quiet and grim as they readied themselves and their horses. They tried to reassure the women folk, but the women could see their men were frightened. Elana and the other women were pale and subdued. The enemies could come to this house!

Eugenia would go to her cousins with the other women until the house could be secured. The men would take Elana to the safety of the woods. There they would meet with the rest of Djorn’s men at a secret place.

Elana found herself hugging Eugenia for the last time. “Thank you, madam. You have been kind to me. I’ll never forget you and your family, I would like if I could, to call you friends, all of you. Bringing trouble to your home is the last thing I would have wished.”

“Elana, we are proud if you name us friends. You have been a pleasure to have. You will make a brave and gracious queen for all our people, Western Elves as well. The Great Mother has chosen well.”

For an instant, Elana’s control slipped and she clung to Eugenia, crying. She only wished she could have had a mother like Eugenia, and a family like her family. She clutched at her self-control. With a profuse apology she put on a brave face and thanked and hugged each of the others including the maidservants.

Then Elana turned to smile tentatively at her maid, Iona.

“Don’t even think it, my Lady … you’re not getting rid of me, I’m coming!” Iona stated firmly and loudly. “You have always been kind to me, my Lady,” she finished softly.

Elana didn’t expect it and her tears came again, so she could only nod and smile. She felt a renewed surge of fear to think of the danger she was taking Iona into.

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