The Dragon King (Death Series Book 3) by Penelope Barsetti

Author:Penelope Barsetti [Barsetti, Penelope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hartwick Publishing
Published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

When we woke up the next morning, the island was close.

Lush and green with a tall mountain in the center, it looked like a beautiful paradise. The shores were white, the air was warm, and the trees were different than they were on the mainland.

I didn’t wear my armor and sword because I didn’t want to provoke the dragons. It wasn’t like I had any chance against them in a battle anyway. I wore one of my dresses with my sandals, the air too hot and moist for anything else.

Talon wore his uniform and armor anyway, his cape billowing behind him as he stood on the bow, looking like a king about to conquer another land in his name. But his sword had been left behind in our quarters below.

We sailed closer to the port, the wooden dock extending far into the cove of clear blue water. Structures were visible along the shore near the water, other galleons with cannons waited along the sides. It was a battle station, but I suspected no one had ever sailed to Thalian. For a thousand years, the island had probably remained untouched.

As we approached the dock, guards appeared to take the ropes thrown overboard to secure the ship. Their armor was different from the elves, a brilliant teal that had a shine like the sun. It was a perfect mixture of the trees and the water, a color that camouflaged them into the scenery of the island.

The three galleons were secured to the dock, and then Queen Eldinar disembarked first, followed by Uncle Ezra. Everyone else followed suit while the Thalian guards secured the ships and unloaded the supplies packed inside.

Talon took his place by Queen Eldinar, and they walked together like they were equals. I trailed behind with my uncle, seeing the two monarchs leading the way, looking like king and queen of a joint territory. They were both beautiful people, so it would be easy to assume they were husband and wife as well. I’d never been the jealous type, but seeing just how breathtaking Queen Eldinar always was, day and night, made me feel a little self-conscious. Even on my best day, I never glowed the way she did.

We crossed to shore then entered the grouping of buildings erected along the coast, each one of them with a view of the water and the gentle waves that rolled to shore.

More guards were ready to receive the queen, and when the first one stepped forward, I assumed he was the one in charge. “Queen Eldinar.” He bowed deeply, and so did the others who stood behind him. When their heads were dipped, they stayed that way for a long pause, like an exaggerated form of respect.

Queen Eldinar didn’t smile, but there was a kindness in her eyes when she regarded her people. “Guards of Thalian, thank you for protecting this special place and guarding our scaled friends. We think of your sacrifice every day.”

“Thank you, Queen Eldinar.” He gave another quick bow.

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