War of the Magi: Azrael's Wrath (Book 2) by Lewis Joseph Robert

Author:Lewis, Joseph Robert [Lewis, Joseph Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Copper Crow Books
Published: 2013-12-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Edris

The Vaari singer strode silently at the edge of the group, keeping closer to the shadows and glancing sharply down every side street and alley, both for signs of attackers and for routes of escape. But they reached the second general’s house without seeing a soul.

Again Faris and Iyasu went inside, this time with Taharqa, while the rest of the group guarded the front of the house, standing in the street as the cold breeze slithered through their hair and clothing. Edris stayed close to Petra, but his eye always strayed toward Veneka, always making sure he knew where she was and that Zerai was doing an adequate job of protecting her.

“If you keep looking at her like that, I’m going to get jealous,” Petra said. “You wouldn’t like me when I’m jealous.”

“No, I probably wouldn’t.” He flashed his most charming smile at her, angling his head to hide some of his scars. “But then, something tells me you wouldn’t be terribly jealous for very long.”

“No, I probably wouldn’t.” She smiled back.

Half an hour later, General Digna and Captain Alara had agreed to support Faris, and the group dispersed with each commander hurrying to rally his soldiers and prepare to march on the palace. Edris stayed at the rear of the group, at the edge of the whispers, watching and following, and wondering quietly if he should be looking for a safe place to spend the rest of the night.

No, not unless Veneka is going to avoid this madness, and she’s going to stay close to Iyasu, and the boy’s going to stay with Faris until the end, so…

The singer sighed.

I could choose now. I could take her aside and have her do it right here and now, and then I could leave before this insanity gets me killed. It would only take a minute, she said.

He stared at her a bit more intently, readying himself to walk up to her and ask her to give him back his face and arm. But he stayed where he was and said nothing as he pulled his cloak tighter around his left shoulder.

“What happens now?” he asked as loudly as he dared. They were walking down a wide, empty avenue between small buildings that might have been homes or shops, but it was impossible to tell with all the windows shuttered and doors closed. No light escaped from inside them.

A few people glanced at him, but said nothing.

“Now we will wait for my generals and their legions at the temple gates, and then march on the palace,” Faris said. “I shouldn’t need to tell you this is going to be a long and bloody night. If you want to leave, this may be your last chance.”

Edris looked over at Veneka. “Is anyone going to leave?”

No one answered. He looked at Petra, who shrugged and shook her head.

“So you’re a revolutionary now?” he asked her quietly. “Willing to risk your life to see this great prince beached upon his throne?”

“I follow my sister.

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