The Key by Jennifer Anne Davis

Author:Jennifer Anne Davis [Davis, Jennifer Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Historical, Medieval, Teen & Young Adult, Historical Romance
Amazon: B00GOHVFPW
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing
Published: 2014-01-07T13:00:00+00:00

Rema

As the sun descended, the sky darkened. They were close enough to King’s City so they didn’t have to stop for the night. After riding in the carriage for nearly two weeks, Rema’s legs were tight and her back sore. Soon, she would be able to stretch her limbs and walk around. At least, she hoped that would be the case. Rema was excited at the prospect of experiencing the city. No one from Jarko had ever seen King’s City since travel was forbidden. But, what was going to happen once they reached it? Where would she be taken and how would she be treated?

“Bloody hell. Why aren’t we there yet?” Lennek mumbled. “I could use a little entertainment.” He snickered, briefly glancing over at Rema. This was the first he’d spoken to her since that day at the ocean cliffs.

Rema glared at him. All the rumors she had heard about Lennek seemed to be true. His actions so far had proven him a pompous, arrogant, self-righteous pig. She hated him. Rema turned her attention back outside the carriage. The land here was bare, no buildings in sight. After a few miles, Rema finally spotted the city up ahead. Its sky glowed a dull orange from the lights, looking like the entire place was on fire. The town was easily one hundred times larger than her small village in Jarko. The sight was breathtaking.

When they neared the massive stone wall surrounding the city, Lennek yanked the curtains closed.

“Can I open my side?” Rema asked. “I’d like to see King’s City.”

Lennek smiled at her. Rema couldn’t tell what he was really thinking. “It’s dark outside,” he said. “Everyone is in for the night.”

Rema thought it would be nice to look at the buildings. Were they similar to the ones in other towns? Or did they have a look and feel all their own?

“Don’t worry that pretty little head of yours,” Lennek said. “You’ll be able to see everything tomorrow from the castle. We sit atop a hill overlooking the entire city.”

Rema kicked herself for allowing her emotions to show and not perfecting the blank expression on her face yet—that would require more practice.

The carriage finally stopped. The door opened and Lennek descended, turning back and holding out his hand to her. As his eyes narrowed, Rema saw the warning in them. It was time to play her part.

Rema carefully placed her hand atop Lennek’s, trying not to shudder at his touch. Exiting the carriage, she took a deep breath and squared her shoulders. She could do this. Stepping onto solid ground, Rema looked up. Her mouth dropped open. A royal-blue runner led from the carriage up a flight of stone stairs. At the top stood a man wearing a crown and a silver cape—King Barjon. Lines of soldiers holding torches stretched away from him on either side, lining the grand, six-story structure with round towers. The glow from the fire bounced off the ivory-colored stones of the massive castle, creating a stunning effect.

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