Champion by Francheska Fifield

Author:Francheska Fifield [Fifield, Francheska]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Elainne

While the dwarf - I still had to ask his name at some point - twined with me, I felt his presence inside, like a steadying force. The magic he sent to calm and comfort me was like lying in a field in summer. Warm, soft, and beautiful. Comforting like the sun beating down on you while a breeze blew your troubles away.

"Thank you."

"You are welcome, child. When you have lived as long as I you will be equally as wise."

I smiled down at him and squeezed his hand.

"We haven't been formally introduced. I am Elainne, queen of the Elvin people, daughter of the former king and his deceased wife. Niece of the queen and her deceased husband, rulers of the human kingdom. And you are?"

"Argyle, one of the ancient families of the dwarven people, and ambassador to the outside world."

"Will you stay the night with us, Argyle? We would welcome you at our camp for dinner, at least."

He scratched his chin and nodded.

"Aye. I would be honored, your majesty."

"Thank you, my lord."

Talon jumped down and unpacked our food, starting a fire without using an incantation. It seemed cementing his power was not the only thing he had gained. I was sure there would be a story forthcoming and I was glad for it. I needed a distraction. I accepted what Argyle said, but I needed time to tell myself that sacrificing my freedom would benefit everyone. It wasn’t an easy pill to swallow, even if logically you agreed. The head and heart did not always see eye-to-eye.

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