Of Visions and Dreams: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Selah Book 6) by Ella Walker Henderson

Author:Ella Walker Henderson [Henderson, Ella Walker]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-One

Jessamine breathed deeply, bracing herself for what would come. Turiel had no true power over her. Yes, he had influence over her father, but he was not the Emperor. He could not harm her, no matter how he tried to intimidate her.

And no matter what, this child was no concern of his. She braced herself to hold strong however she must.

Turiel smiled broadly as he stepped across the threshold. “What a gathering you hold.”

The Heir’s face was cold and without pretense. “You are not welcome here. You have no invitation and no right to enter my tent without permission.”

“Your guards did not stop me when I moved past,” Turiel said. “I didn’t even bring a set of my own. There was no one for them to fight but me, and you know they wouldn’t dare strike me.”

The Heir stepped forward with feline grace. “Nevertheless, you are not welcome here.”

Turiel ignored him and smiled down at Jessamine. “I had heard there was to be a shipment tonight, a wagon that the Heir had specifically requested not be disturbed by my sentries. I had imagined it would be special, but I hadn’t dared hope that it could contain such a precious item sent straight across the Alethian borders. Impressive that you managed to arrange such an entrance, especially from the heart of the enemy, when all along they should have considered you a traitor.”

Jessamine smiled with all of her teeth, refusing to be cowed by his presence. “Amazing the trust that some have in me, isn’t it?”

Turiel shifted his gaze to Henric. “You mean, amazing how foolish the Alethians can be?”

“Now Turiel,” the Heir drawled, “even you must admit it’s impressive that Jessamine could navigate between enemy lines.”

Turiel folded his arms. “True. I would be most interested to hear the lines of communication she used. But more importantly, I’m sure you can tell us plenty. My first question is how do Selah and William, our favored bright and shadow ones, fare on their quest?”

Jessamine hadn’t yet told the Heir. That should have been one of the first updates she had given him. “They are moving along as they always have.”

“A vague answer,” Turiel said. “I’ve had word of their movements. I know their general direction. Shule will know more soon enough. I hope they are prepared for him. Well, that’s not entirely true. I’d rather them be somewhat unprepared.”

Jessamine had hoped that Shule had remained with the Mirandan forces. It was a small wish, one she had known would be unrealistic. In essence, she was a realist and a pragmatist. Deep down, she knew it would come to this, a final push for Shule to steal from Selah and William. Shule had told her as much in the Northern Isles.

She maintained a casual air, still leaning forward. “Yes, your age-long second plan is in place. I hope he is prepared, given how much he dislikes fighting his sister. Tell me, who do you believe would kill the other? Would Selah be

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