Royal Guard of Draga: a Draga Court Prequel Novella: A Space Fantasy Romance (the Draga Court series) by Emma Dean & Jillian Ashe

Author:Emma Dean & Jillian Ashe [Dean, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jillian Ashe
Published: 2017-08-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

The Palace

Planet Draga

Adelina’s arm was in a sling and she had been required to have help cleaning up and dressing. It was a bit humiliating, but the maid had been excited and flattered to be chosen to assist a princess. Adelina hadn’t wanted to ruin it for her by complaining. Instead she had thanked her and let her fuss over the broken bones and bruises.

It hadn’t even been an hour since the incident and Adelina had received a cast calling her to the council. The entire royal family was there including the Queen Mother – her grandmother. Advisors and nobles also crowded the room. A few heads of guilds and the Mistress of the House of Kismet herself. Adelina couldn’t tear her eyes from the gorgeous courtesan’s figure.

The courtesans were such a mystery, so sexual. The Mistress caught her stare and winked at Adelina. She blushed and looked down, embarrassed to have been caught. Only a few more months and the Mistress would assign her a courtesan to train her. Adelina wondered who she would choose.

A man cleared his throat behind her. Guards lined the walls of the council room and Adelina spotted Alpha among them. He stared forward, not acknowledging if he saw her or not. She turned back to her father and tried not to let it bother her.

“We’ve captured one of the bombers and our interrogators have relayed he is a mercenary, part of a team which we are currently on the hunt for,” King Orion stated, eyes narrowed and voice harsh. He was furious and it showed. Every muscle in his face was tense and the tendons in his neck corded as he ground his teeth together. “These men seem to have been hired by a noble family of Draga, and the reason has yet to be uncovered.”

Their own nobles plotted against them? The last time there was a plot against the throne from their own people was hundreds of cycles ago. The prospect sent chills up and down Adelina’s spine. She couldn’t imagine not being able to trust the people who surrounded her. She glanced at the different nobles and a few of them shifted uncomfortably. Adelina took note of whom.

“I suspect this may have something to do with who Raena may choose as her partner. As such we will have a ball and invite the entire galaxy. By the coronation Raena will have chosen. An heir will be imminent and the future secure.” The king sighed and looked to his eldest.

Raena nodded and stepped forward. Adelina watched her closely for signs of how she felt about the situation. “I do not take this choice lightly, and will choose based on my own will and no one else’s. This will secure my reign as queen and fulfill part of my duty to the realm.” She met every single noble’s gaze and held it. There would be no question who would be the one choosing, who would be the sole ruler of Draga.

Raena was determined, she was brave and there were no doubts on her face or in her eyes.

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