Interlude by Krista D. Ball

Author:Krista D. Ball
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Krista D. Ball
Published: 2015-02-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 2

Myra decided the easiest acceptance to gain would be that of the King. She had to stop several people to ask for assistance, which was made more difficult by the fact that she wasn’t known by any of the guards. They harassed her constantly for proof of identity, but her little note from Celeste seemed good enough and Myra wound her way through the stairs and corridors.

Castle Gree was a large stone-walled castle, though it felt too small for the number of people crowded under its many roofs. There was a generous mixture of humans and elves, along with many Rygents and Elorians. Everyone was busy, rushing around at their daily tasks.

Myra was surprised by King Arrago’s rooms, for “rooms” was the appropriate word. They were clean and well-cared for, but they were simple. She’d expect such rooms to house a housekeeper or a healer, not a monarch ruling a nation. The effect was even starker in comparison to Queen Celeste’s.

She was introduced to King Arrago with significantly less fanfare, just a simple, “Majesty? This is Miss Myra, a knight apprentice working for the Queen.”

“Nice to meet you. Come in,” he said, sitting at his desk, though he didn’t look up beyond a quick glance. Scrolls, letters, and books were piled before him. “Take a seat. Let me finish this before I lose my place.”

Myra quietly took a seat while Arrago continued copying numbers down from a letter into a ledger of sorts. He let out a sigh and relief emanated from him. He put his pencil into the book and closed it. The letter he folded and tossed into a large wicker basket on the floor.

Arrago looked at her for the first time and smiled. He clasped his hands on top of his ledger. “First day on the job?”

Myra nodded. “First day in Taftlin, actually.”

“The weather gets better, I promise.”

Myra chuckled. “So I’ve heard. I’m actually here on a small errand for the Queen. Can I confirm your attendance for her dinner party two days from now?”

Arrago groaned. “Who’s going to be there? If it’s more of her relatives, forget it.”

Myra cleared her throat. “Um, no. Here, I’ll read out the list.” She did so, and saw Arrago’s expression soften.

“Oh, it’s just the gang. Are any of the senior knights attending?” He was attempting casual, but Myra could tell that he was fishing for someone in particular. Though she couldn’t be completely sure, she was fairly certain it was Lady Bethany.

“You’re the first I’ve approached.”

“Oh, right,” Arrago said, deflated. “Well, try the others and get back to me.”

“So you’re...undecided, Majesty?”

He cocked an eyebrow at her.

“I’ll check with the others. Is there anyone in particular you wish for me to speak to first?”

“No, no one. I mean, you should probably talk to Lady Bethany before the others. She’s not feeling well, so you should see her first before she gets tired.” He grimaced. “You don’t want to talk to her about a party once she gets tired. Trust me.”

“Understood, and thank you for the warning.

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