The Myatheira Chronicles: The Vor'shai: From the Ashes (Volume 1) by Collins Melissa

Author:Collins, Melissa [Collins, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-01-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Leyna was surprised to discover Oksuva’s carriage still missing when she arrived at Zander’s house. Part of her was grateful. It allowed her a safe return through the window of her room, pushing her bed back into position against the wall, without fear of being overheard by the others. It called out to her, the comfort of the warm blankets. Relief from the aching of her back where the doctor had inserted the needle.

She shuddered at the thought. Everything about her evening confused her, not making any sense how so much could have happened in such a short amount of time. Throughout a single night she had endured a heartbreaking reunion with her long lost Reina after coming so close to those responsible for her mother’s death. She had witnessed Kael being too cozy with Oksuva for comfort, while at the same time she had gone against his wishes in returning to the Consul’s home. She was thankful that she’d chosen not to inquire of the doctor about the procedure he had performed on her. Her stomach had been so twisted all night that she might have lost the little bit of wine she’d consumed while at Malic’s.

Sleep came and went, restlessly, bringing no dreams with it through her tossing and turning, waking to every noise that invaded her ears. The window was brightened by a sun well-risen into the sky by the time she caught the sound of the front door opening and closing. Could it be they were only just returning home? Close your eyes, she urged herself. There would be time to ask questions after they had slept off the alcohol.

The house remained quiet with the stillness of its sleeping occupants when she pulled herself out of the bed. Outside the sky had already begun to darken into the deeper shades of blue and grey, bringing the night upon them once again. Leyna sat in the small, confining room, unable to bring herself to leave it. What was there for her out there but more pretending, playing the role she’d grown so tired of?

Footsteps outside her door caught her attention, her eyes lifting to stare toward the sound with uncertainty. It was hard to say who it might be. There were reasons for many of the others to come to her. Zander was aware she’d gone to the Consul’s and was likely anxious to hear word of his condition, and above all, his reaction to the news they had learned. Oksuva, on the other hand, was probably angry with her for her behavior at the meeting. She could be coming to chide her for it – or to give her new instructions based on whatever word Kyros left before he took his leave of Malic’s.

Deep inside, she knew it would be Kael. She could almost sense him through the wooden door. There was no anger in what she felt, which was reassuring. It meant she had possibly made her trip to the Consul’s unnoticed. That was one fight she might be able to avoid, if so.

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