Awakening the Dark Throne by Jessica Ann Disciacca

Author:Jessica Ann Disciacca [Disciacca, Jessica Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Asturain House Press
Published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Gaelin was gone by the time I woke up the next morning. The table on the balcony was covered in fresh fruit and breakfast foods for me. I walked into the sunshine and took a seat in front of the feast. If it weren’t for the events from last night, I would have thought this to be romantic, but I knew it was a symptom of his ever-growing guilt. I ate in peace before dressing for my big day.

My hand still throbbed and ached something terrible. The mark on my chest was even worse thanks to the ulyrium blade. I bandaged my injuries and headed out to find Levos. He was tucked away in one of the service halls making out with a human slave I didn’t recognize. I cleared my throat, trying to be subtle. He turned with a growl of aggravation. Once he saw it was me, he calmed, motioning for the young girl to be on her way.

I had almost allowed myself to forget that he was an alfar. He was kind to me, but he used humans just as much as the others. My heart broke a little seeing him for who he really was. He walked over to me with a smile on his face. I tried to regain my composure, but I failed miserably.

“Hey, you’re not looking too well. Should I walk you back to your rooms?” he asked, taking my shoulders in his arms.

I shook my head, refocusing. “What’s happening with Filo?”

He smiled his charming grin at me with a little laugh. “You will be happy to know that Gaelin brought the contract to the king this morning. There’s going to be a gathering in a few minutes to confront Filo and the dark alfar.”

“And you weren’t going to tell me? I deserve to be there, to see this,” I snapped.

He took a step back, seeming surprised by my aggression. “We just figured you’d want to sleep while you heal.”

“Stop assuming what I want and just ask. For heaven’s sake, I know I am a worthless slave, but I’m still capable of thinking for myself.”

“Gen, where is all of this coming from? I don’t find you worthless and I am certain you can think for yourself. You made that very clear with the Filo situation.”

I rolled my eyes, trying to keep my composure in check. Play the game, dammit. “Sorry, I’m just in pain and tired. Can we head to the meeting now?” I walked past him towards the main hall.

Levos followed behind me without uttering a single word. When we got to the door, crowds of alfar were waiting to be invited inside by the king. A few smirked at me as I entered. Erendrial and the rest of his company approached the door, walking with pride and power.

Erendrial looked at me, raising an eyebrow as if to ask why I was present. I smiled at him. holding my head high. He stopped and gave me a curious look of amusement before returning to his group.

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