The Uprising by Leigh Walker

Author:Leigh Walker [Walker, Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CMG Publishing
Published: 2020-02-06T16:00:00+00:00

Rumors

Joely and Dae were a bit prickly at dinner that night. “It was a bit self-serving,” Dae said. “Going on and on about trust and intimacy like that with the king as your volunteer.”

“The keyword is ‘volunteer.’ He asked to participate. I certainly didn’t make him.” I speared a roasted potato and frowned at her. “I didn’t do my presentation to help myself. I genuinely believe the wolves need all the help they can get in the dating department.”

Mira hustled into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of wine. “Ah, there you are, ladies. I’ve received such wonderful feedback from everyone about your presentation today, Tamara. It was an absolute triumph. Well done!” When Joely and Dae gave me obvious side-eye, Mira tsked. “You’ll both get your opportunities to shine. Tamara’s set the bar high, but I know you’ll both rise to the occasion. Now get to bed early. The next two days are going to be hectic.” With a toss of her white-blond mane, she was gone.

“I guess I’ll go to bed.” I cleared my plate then looked at my friends before I left. “Please don’t be mad at me. I’m doing my best, just like you are.”

“We know that.” Joely’s shoulders slumped. “It’s just that when you’re with him, you two seem like such a couple. It’s hard to watch, let alone compete against.”

“If it makes you feel any better, I’m jealous every time I see him with either of you. We’re all in the same boat. Best to keep rowing. Good night.”

“Good night.” At least they sounded slightly less mad at me.

I climbed the stairs slowly, exhausted from the day. Roger greeted me outside my chambers. “I’m going out for a few hours tonight, Lady Layne. I’ll need you to make sure you keep your room locked.”

“Is everything all right?” I asked.

“Yes, my lady.” He looked around, making sure that no one was near. “The moon is waxing, and our time is coming near. We’ve found that taking our wolf form for a few nights before the actual full moon helps lessen the severity of the primary shift. His Highness has ordered us all to go out onto the grounds tonight. It’s also an excellent time to check the perimeter to make sure there’s no rebel activity.”

“Has there been any news?” I’d been so wrapped up in my project, I hadn’t had time to seek out Eve or Blake, the only two who would have told me anything substantial about the rebels.

“No, my lady. We only know that the rebels have been actively recruiting in the settlements, and we’ve heard rumors that they plan to head to the Realm and the North to attack. But we haven’t seen any evidence of it yet, so please don’t worry. If they are desperate enough to come, we’re more than ready for them.”

“Thank you, Roger.”

“My pleasure, Lady Layne. Now go in and lock your door. I’ll be back in a few hours.”

I washed my face and brushed my teeth, tucked the gnomes in, then wearily crawled into bed.

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