Break The Silence (Tales of The Rikashi Book 1) by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hekate Press
Published: 2023-02-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

I stood between Aer and Theodren in the huge room, while their mother alternately glared at me and tried to touch Leena, who completely ignored her or snapped at her fingers. The inlaid floors were genuine wood and probably something fancy, like cherry or maple. Paneling of the same wood went halfway up the walls and the other half was damask wallpaper and ornate silver framed mirrors and portraits. Studying the furnishing at least kept me from meeting her eyes. I was tired of the daggers she was giving me.

I’d never had a problem with public speaking, but since I was part of the “news” I found myself a little nervous. Leena rubbed her triangular head against my cheek. “Why won’t you talk to any of them?” I knew she could communicate in draconic. She’d scolded Aer a couple times on the ride here for trying to tell her what to do, but since we’d arrived at the mansion, she’d been silent.

She sniffed and dug her claws into my shoulder. “I just don’t feel like it. They had mean thoughts about you. I didn’t like it, Mommy.”

I laughed softly. Leena was definitely a leader and her information confirmed Theodren’s prediction of her being a silver. Or did the metallic versus chromatic categorization not apply the same way to the Great Dragons? I’d have to ask someone . . . later. Aer’s mother looked at me suspiciously, and I cleared my throat, then pretended to look around the room some more. “So, which of us is doing the talking at this thing?”

Aer considered it for a moment and then nodded at me. “I think you should.”

“I think all three of us. Theodren can talk about his capture, you about your decision to bring me in, and I can go over what Mr. Creepy thinks and is doing.” I whispered, so only the three of us could hear. We didn’t have to wait long before Aer’s father returned, and behind him was a line of Rikashi streaming into the ballroom in a seemingly never-ending line. Pretty soon, the room filled with them and the dull roar of many conversations. Aer’s father came over to stand beside us, and he let out a loud whistle. Conversations ceased, and all eyes were on us.

“As you know, I have been searching for my sons for some time. They returned to us today and say they have some information.” He sounded like a relieved parent, but I could tell it was all an act. From the looks on the other’s faces, he’d said something to them before they’d come in. He turned to us. “Go ahead.”

I looked at Aer and Theodren. Aer nudged me forward and Theodren nodded. Cowards! They were going to let me do the talking. Fine. I stood there, looking out at the sea of strange faces. Some of the Rikashi were in hybrid form and swallowed past the lump rising in my throat and gave myself a mental pep talk. I could do this.

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