The Way to Freedom: The Complete Season One (Books 1-5): An Epic Fantasy Action Adventure (The Way to Freedom Series) by Clarke H.M

Author:Clarke, H.M. [Clarke, H.M.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Sentinel Publishing
Published: 2015-02-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Visitor

Kalena opened her eyes to the pre-dawn light that penetrated the canvas of her tent. She could already feel the promise of heat in the air and by midday Kalena knew she would wish to be out of her leathers.

Kalena sat up with a yawn but suddenly stopped mid-stretch when she saw a dark figure sitting hunched up on a pack near the entrance to the tent. The dark form and shape was familiar to her, Kalena had seen it many a time in light just as this in Darkon.

“Good Morning Tayme,” she said, not bothering to hide her nakedness as she slipped her legs from under the covers and then reached across to a bag to grab her clothes.

“Morning Commander,” Tayme said as Kalena plucked a linen shirt from the clothes pile. She pulled it efficiently over her head and quickly tied the laces.

“So. What is it? I can tell you have something on your mind.” Kalena glanced briefly at Tayme as she spoke. She was busy shaking out her leather trousers before slipping her legs into them.

Tayme used a finger to open the tent flap a little and carefully surveyed what was going on outside. Kalena could still hear snoring and rustling from other tents but there was no noise of anyone moving about outside yet. Tayme was the only officer out of their tent.

Satisfied that they would not be interrupted, Tayme carefully picked his way through Kalena’s gear to sit on the groundsheet across from her.

“I heard what was discussed last night Kalena. I would not be surprised if some of the others heard as well. Harada should learn to keep his voice down.”

Kalena shrugged herself into her jacket and glared across the tent at Tayme. Now that he was close, she could pick out his features in the diffused morning light. Tayme’s hair was still ruffled from sleep and from what she could see of his eyes, looked as if he had no sleep at all. Tayme ran his thumb and forefinger over his lips as he waited for her to say something. A gesture he had grown up with. It was a habit he used when nervous.

‘Adhamh, why did you not tell me? You were supposed to tell me if someone was listening. Trar wouldn’t help herself in telling you all about what she and Tayme heard. The big gossip’

Kalena felt more worried than angry. If Tayme and a few of the others had heard, what if they decided not to support her when the need arises? What if… Kalena stopped herself. Thinking about what ifs was a dangerous place to go.

‘You only asked me to warn you if you were about to be disturbed, not if anyone was listening to your conversation.’

Adhamh’s reply was curt. He was right. That was all Kalena had asked of him. She placed her attention again on Tayme who was still sitting quietly, waiting for her to say something.

Tayme continued looking at her for a few moments more and then sighed.

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