The Twilight Star by Laura E. Collins

Author:Laura E. Collins [Collins, Laura E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2019-10-10T05:00:00+00:00

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A few days passed and I heard nothing about any abduction or emergency concerning Princess Emeley. I considered that a good sign she hadn’t been harmed. On the fourth day, Sir William arrived with his carriage.

“The king wishes to meet with you, Evelyn,” he said as he gestured to the carriage. My nerves flared up as I collected my cloak. I hoped this was good news and not another trip to Ironhaven, or worse.

I followed Sir William through the castle all the way up to the throne room, uncertain as to what I was about to go into. I knew this had something to do with my reporting of the plot to kidnap Princess Emeley and I hoped that they had caught and unraveled the threat against her. On the flip side, if they’d uncovered nothing, I could be held accountable for lying to them. Sir William stepped aside once we’d reached the entrance doors. He nodded to the guards who parted and opened the doors. Looks like I was going in alone. I took a deep breath and stepped inside. I walked a few paces slowly and the doors shut behind me. King Edreyan sat on his throne with his magnificent crown set upon his head. He looked very regal and somewhat intimidating, however he seemed to regard me with kindness in his eyes. I think that is what gave me the courage to keep moving . . . that and the fact that I did not see Lord Crievan or the prince anywhere.

“Come in,” the king said amiably.

I approached him down what seemed like a long runner of an impressive looking rug and knelt before him when I reached the end.

“Please rise, Miss Evelyn Remington.” He said my name like the words just rolled off his tongue effortlessly. “Leave us,” he said softly to his advisors on either side of him. Both gave a polite bow and did as they were asked.

I waited for him to speak. He seemed to be studying me casually as I looked upon him. I wasn’t sure if I should keep my head bowed or look elsewhere or not so I kept eye contact with him like I normally did with everyone from my world.

“Miss Remington, I have called you here today to express my sincere gratitude for the information you were kind enough to provide me with a few days ago.”

Okay, so far so good, I thought to myself.

“Thanks to you we have apprehended the individuals in question and prevented their intended harm towards my daughter . . . and for this I am grateful to you.”

I continued to be silent. I really didn’t know what to say. “You’re welcome” was on my lips but it didn’t seem like it was the correct thing to say to a king.

“I am happy to have helped, Your Majesty,” I replied instead.

“I summoned you here today because I would like to reward you for your loyalty to my family.”

Loyalty? Reward? I wasn’t sure what he meant.

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