The Fae Prophecy Series Box Set by Toni Cox

Author:Toni Cox [Cox, Toni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-21T22:00:00+00:00

43

No matter what my father had said about Councillor William, I did not trust the man. The venom with which he spat out Arianna’s name made my skin crawl.

I rose to my feet and stepped in front of Arianna. With my chin lifted, and my arms crossed over my chest, I glared at William, daring him to oppose me.

Thomas was beside me a moment later, shielding Arianna from view.

My father marched across the office, a deep scowl on his forehead. Councillor William held his ground for a heartbeat, then retreated into the foyer.

We heard a scuffle, and then my father dragged the councillor back into his office by the gilded piping along the lapels of his crimson robe.

He pushed him into the middle of the office, where William then stood a little shaky atop the central red carpet, making him look like a cake topping with his red robe.

I coughed into my hand, trying hard to suppress my laughter at the vision in my head. I didn’t think my father had ever treated his councillor like that.

“My Lord,” he stammered, “what is this…this witchery?”

“There is no witchery, William.” Coran got right up into William’s face, making him back up a step. “You will now listen to me, for I have something to tell you before we go to the council.”

William nodded, looking at the three of us standing by the fireplace out of the corner of his eyes.

“Lady Arianna carries no blame for the death of my wife. I was wrong to accuse her. Do you understand?”

William looked like he wanted to argue, but my father glared at him, and he nodded.

“Lady Arianna played a pivotal role in our battle over the elves and in keeping my daughter safe. The kingdom owes her its respect and thanks. Do you understand?”

“Yes, my Lord.”

“Lady Arianna has also agreed to take Dana under her wing and help Dana cope with her moon magic. I believe there is no-one better qualified than her. Do you understand?”

“But, what about the mages?”

My father growled. “Have any of them ever dealt with something like this before? No? I didn’t think so. With Arianna’s unique abilities, she is best suited for this task.”

“Very well,” William agreed.

“From now on, if anyone ever mentions that my daughter is cursed, I will have them arrested. Is that clear?”

William’s eyes widened. He looked back at us. “Yes, my Lord, but…”

“No but,” my father hissed. “I have taken the blame for this mess long enough. You have thrown me in the dungeon, accused me of treason, hunted my daughter, and for what? Superstition? No more. We know now who the enemy is. This infighting must stop.”

William bowed his head and clasped his hands behind his back. “You have my support, my Liege.”

My father straightened his spine, standing tall. “That’s all I ask. Let’s attend the council.”

Without looking at us again, William followed my father out of the office like a loyal pup.

My blood tingled through my veins from watching my father deal with William.

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