Naga's Concubine by Scarlet Hyacinth

Author:Scarlet Hyacinth [Hyacinth, Scarlet]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc
Published: 2013-08-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“You can’t be serious.” Camden gaped at his parents, torn between heartbreak and betrayal. “You can’t possibly believe that Sage planned this.”

Nikhil frowned at him, looking displeased. “Of course we can. Don’t you think it’s a strange coincidence that the first time he got out of Patala you were attacked by vampires? It’s more than clear that he got tired of staying here under lock and key and decided to escape.”

“And he enlisted vampires to assist him? He got shot because of this sudden need to escape?” Camden threw his hands up. “All-powerful Varuna, do you even hear yourself?”

Zaire fidgeted on the throne, as if he was uncomfortable for some reason. “Look, Camden, you don’t have to convince us to address this threat. Our people, your guards, have been taken prisoner. The vampires are clearly aware of the potential of naga blood. It’s a serious situation, which we will investigate regardless.”

“But my mate…” Camden rubbed his arms, shivering as his panic began to turn into a freezing cold. “Y–you have to help me,” he said, his teeth chattering. Shaking himself, he focused on the bond that still existed between him and Sage. He couldn’t afford to lose it, not now, not when Sage needed him. “We need to contact the draechen,” he added a little more steadily.

His parents shared a look, and although Camden didn’t know exactly what it meant, he didn’t like it. Finally, his mother left her throne and stepped to his side. “We’ll send someone to Draechenburg to notify the emperor,” she said. “Now go get some sleep. You look terrible.”

“I’m fine,” Camden said automatically. “Have our men found any trace of the vampires?”

“There’s nothing, child,” Nikhil answered. “And before you even suggest it, we won’t allow you to leave Patala. It seems obvious that, in spite of having samples of naga blood from the guards, they wanted you anyway. Likely, they realize your life essence is more powerful than that of normal naga.”

Camden didn’t want to hear that, and he really didn’t care. “I’m not afraid. I can’t just wait here for something to happen.”

“You can and you will.” Zaire got up as well, his voice like steel. “We won’t put you in danger again, and we’re not going to lose you like we did your brother. Listen to your mother, and remember, it’s what your mate would have wanted.”

“But he isn’t here now.” Camden shook his head, knowing further insistence on his part would be useless. “He sacrificed himself for us, and you’re still so eager to believe the worst of him.”

“We’ll find him, son,” Zaire said. “I promise you that. We’ll get to the bottom of this.”

Camden didn’t know if he believed his sire, but he nodded just the same. “With your permission, I’ll retreat to my quarters now. I don’t feel well.”

“Go.” His mother kissed his cheek, her eyes shining with concern. “Do you want me to come with you?”

“Thank you, no,” Camden answered, forcing a smile. “You have other priorities right now.

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