The Riddle of the Gods by Lyra Shanti

Author:Lyra Shanti [Shanti, Lyra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781539356899
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-11-11T07:00:00+00:00

“She's more than a friend!” came an excited, high pitched female voice. “Lohee, er... I mean, Reese, told me that Ona told her she's never been so in love before! I bet they're going to get married and have lots of babies starting next spring!”

“That's quite enough, Iliya,” said Arna, the head healer in the infirmary, as well as Emelanthia's apprentice at the Dryndi temple. She had been assigned the task of personally overseeing Atlar's illness, as well arrange for his funeral, if and when the time came. She had been extremely busy the last few days, but Iliya had already managed to become familiar with her.

Thinking of herself as a healer-in-training, Iliya had been following Arna around like a lost puppy.

“I'm sorry,” said Arna as she gently pulled Iliya's hand, “I'm sure Princess Iliya didn't mean to bother you.”

Ayn hadn't realized it before, but he now realized the young, blonde girl was a princess, and his cousin. He vaguely remembered meeting her when he was around twelve years old. She was a small toddler at the time, but even then, she was a handful for her parents and their slaves.

“I remember you,” said Ayn as he bent down to her with a smile.

“Good! I remember you too,” she said, grinning at him as well.

“Are you a nurse now?” he asked with a wink.

“No,” she said, slightly offended, “I'm studying to be a Dryndi healer! I'm going to be the best there is. I've already healed Jin. I'm a natural! Isn't that right, Priestess Arna?”

Arna nodded and smiled, humoring her newly acquired apprentice.

“Of course you are,” said Ayn with a smile. He wanted to pinch his cousin's cheek and spend time with her, being happy as only children can be, but this was a time of mourning. He knew bonding with his cousin would have to wait.

“Come on,” said Arna, guiding Iliya to follow her, “let us leave The Bodanya to his duties.”

Pouting, Iliya followed her and waved at Ayn as she left.

“She's adorable,” said Ayn.

“Easy for you to say!” scoffed Jin. “You haven't been fawned and fussed over by her like I have! She's a little devil in an angel's disguise!”

Greatly amused, Pei and Ayn grinned at each other. Turning to look at Meddhi, they both noticed he was once again staring at Ayn's medallion.

“Meddhi,” said Ayn, “what is it? Why do you keep looking at your gift to me?”

“I'm sorry,” said Meddhi, “but I can't help myself. I think I've remembered why I gave it to you on that specific day – the day you were supposed to officially become king. Ayn, that medallion is no ordinary piece of jewelry. It is something far greater. That red-colored gem is an ancient artifact, and is the key to Adin's true power. Ayn, I think you may be wearing a key... the key to The Great Adin!”

Ayn looked at Meddhi with a shocked expression. Why hadn't he told him this before his coronation? Why hold back such important information? Ayn wondered if this new version of his teacher was more forthcoming than his previous incarnation.

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