The Ruler (Men of the North Book 2) by Elin Peer

Author:Elin Peer [Peer, Elin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-19T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Freedom

Pearl

It was an odd feeling to walk around the Gray Manor freely and to see the guards step aside, no longer under orders to keep me in Khan’s room.

We had slept together last night and I was pumped with oxytocin, endorphins, serotonin, and other happy hormones after the best sex of my life.

With a smile plastered on my lips I walked out to meet Christina and Kya in the park where breakfast had been arranged for us.

“You look absolutely radiant,” Christina said and took my hands.

“Thank you, I did sleep well last night; that must be it,” I answered, not revealing anything but knowing they probably guessed it anyway.

I moved on to take Kya’s hands before I sat down with a raging appetite and filled my plate.

“Thank you so much for making a stop here on your way back,” I told Kya.

“My pleasure, it’s fun to see the palace.”

I looked back at the Gray Manor. “This is actually modest compared to Mr. Zobel’s place on the east coast; he’s the richest man in the country and a collector of money and possessions.”

“I can’t imagine something bigger than this,” Kya said sweetly.

“Did you have a chance to look over the list I gave you?” I asked her.

“Uh-huh,” she said with a nod and popped a grape in her mouth.

“Tell me, which of the children do you think would make the best candidates?”

“It’s hard to say without meeting them, but there are three that I want for sure.”

“Yes?”

“You told me Willow was your choice and I agree, but there’s also a girl called Raven that I want.” Kya’s eyes lit up. “She’s not on the list, but I teach her in my school and I know her mother would let her come with me.”

“Why?”

“Raven and I are very close and her mom has spent half her life in places of reflection because of mental problems. The last time she went in, she asked me if I wanted to adopt Raven since she didn’t feel like a fit mother.”

“But you didn’t?”

“No, I said I would think about it.”

“And the girl, is she well?” I asked.

“She has issues,” Kya said. “I won’t lie, but she also has the potential to become a councilwoman or grow up to invent something amazing. She reminds me of you.”

“Me?” I said, a hand to my chest.

“Yes, she’s a warrior.”

I laughed. “I’m a pacifist, Kya, not a warrior.”

“You just fight with your words and you’re really good at it. It’s in your nature to move to the forefront and stand guard with nothing but your body, your bravery, and your words as a protector of your people.”

I was flattered and smiled. “You honor me.”

“But it’s true, isn’t it? You would give up your life to save another, wouldn’t you?”

“Yes.” I didn’t even hesitate.

Christina bit her lip. “I might have told Kya about what you did for Athena, but only because it was so admirable.”

“Raven is like that too,” Kya said softly. “She has greatness in her and I’m not going to leave her behind.

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