Intrigues of the Solar Fae Court (Lumina Fae Legends Book 1) by Ivy Clyde

Author:Ivy Clyde [Clyde, Ivy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-02T16:00:00+00:00

21

Cade

Moira’s movements were stiff as she walked beside me. From time to time, she glanced up at me with eyes the color of summer lakes. I regretted playing those stupid pranks on her the first few days of meeting her. She didn’t trust me at all now. Still, I had to try.

“Over here,” I said, putting my arm around her shoulders and turning her toward my side of the street. It was a cheeky move to touch her but I had to do something to show her I wouldn’t be biting her.

She glanced up at me but didn’t say anything, allowing me to lead the way to the tavern.

I pushed open the wooden door. At once, we were greeted by the loud sounds of people talking and laughing. The smell of meat pies and dark beer was heavy in the air. Keeping a firm hold on Moira, I walked inside.

“Your private booth is ready, Your Highness,” said Poppy, the resident barmaid at the tavern. I gave her a nod, noting her usual preference for a voluminous skirt and colorful sash at the waist. She smiled broadly at both me and Moira.

“Come along,” I muttered, steering Moira through the boisterous crowd to reach the small flight of stairs that led the way to the upper floor which was divided into several private booths.

“I am guessing you come here often enough to have a booth all to yourself,” said Moira.

“Yeah,” I said. “They sell the best food in the village. You won’t want to go anywhere else.”

“Not even the palace?”

I glanced at her. “Why would I go to the palace? I don’t need my mother’s maids keeping an eye on my every movement.”

To my surprise, she chuckled. Did she find the idea of my overbearing mother funny? She was still too new and naïve about the ways of our world. Gesturing toward the booth in the distance, I said, “We’re sitting there.”

She followed me into the tiny space filled up by a round table with four plush chairs set around it. Settling down opposite to me, she eyed me with a mix of emotions.

Moira was proving to be a challenge.

Generally, any girl would be all too happy to be invited by me. All they cared about was being on the arm of a prince. I never had to spend much energy to charm them.

“What would you like to drink?” I asked.

“I don’t know what’s good. This is my first time here.”

“Then, let me recommend the tavern’s specialty mead. It is sweet and fruity. I’m sure you’ll like it.”

She gave a nod. “Isla was talking about it too. I guess I’ll try some.”

Poppy knocked on the door of the booth. “May I come in, Your Highness?”

“Enter.”

“Your usual, My Prince?” asked the barmaid with a bright smile. I gave a nod. “And for the lady?” she asked, looking at Moira.

“Bring her a tankard of your mead.” Glancing at Moira, I said, “What would you like to eat?”

“Do they have anything with chocolate in it?”

“We have chocolate tartlets, My Lady,” said Poppy at once.

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