Wardens of Archos (Relics of Ar'Zac Book 2) by Sarina Langer

Author:Sarina Langer [Langer, Sarina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-15T22:00:00+00:00

Rachael welcomed the cool, predawn sea breeze. The promise of a headache was forming behind her temples. Despite the late-spring warmth, the cold winds from the sea had her shivering. It was chilly this early in the morning, and Rachael wished she’d packed more clothes after all. The sun had only just risen, and dipped the port in a rosy blue. It smelled of fish and algae, and the nearby sales pitches from merchants filled the air. The market was smaller than the one she’d visited with Cale, but it was no less busy.

They had taken Lady Nerine up on her offer. Cale had agreed tricking Arnost Lis was a good idea; he wouldn't expect her to leave on the Krymistian ship before the sun appeared on the horizon, and would watch the harbour carefully for any sign of her. To fool the ambassador, they arrived in batches and in hooded cloaks. Rachael was only accompanied by Cale and Kiana; Reeve and Ludo had boarded Lady Nerine’s ship two hours earlier. She wasn’t sure about either man coming along, but she trusted Cale’s judgement. He wanted Lon to stay behind to look after the Sparrows, and vouched for them.

She’d left Commander Dryden in charge in her absence, and he’d been proud to accept. As much as she would have liked to choose a Sparrow she didn’t know them well enough. Commander Dryden had earned her trust, and led the White Guard. She couldn’t think of anyone better suited to defend her country while she was gone. Between him and Lon leading the Sparrows, she was satisfied Rifarne was in good hands.

She hated leaving her people so soon after her coronation. Rifarne was in a weakened state and needed to see a gifted queen could be a worthy ruler, but if she stayed and Arnost Lis found a way to kill her Rifarne would be off worse. Her people were in no position to choose another ruler already. So, while she disliked running away, she saw the wisdom of Kaida’s suggestion. As Kiana had pointed out, it was tradition for a new ruler to visit the other countries and establish friendships or affirm old ones. Rifarne would need more support in the war to come with the Dark One, and Rachael wanted the Parashi—Lady Nerine’s warriors—and the Mist Women on her side.

She only hoped Arnost Lis wouldn’t move against her people just to spite her, but she didn’t think he was stupid enough to cause a war between their countries. He didn’t rule Tramura. He could boast all he wanted, but he didn’t have the power to overrule his king.

Cale was certain the ambassador wouldn't dare attack Lady Nerine's men even if he did suspect Rachael of boarding the Krymistian ship. Rachael hadn't understood why until she saw the warriors flanking the ship.

Two Parashi stood by the plank which led onto the ship. Dressed in golden armour, winged helmets, and long swords, they were the fiercest soldiers Rachael had ever seen. Their chest plates were heavier versions of the dress Lady Nerine had worn to her coronation.

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