Wren by Rachel Rossano

Author:Rachel Rossano
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Medieval
Published: 2013-06-02T00:00:00+00:00

Tourth

"You need to speak to the Lord about what is consuming you before the poison is all that remains."

Wren's words wouldn't leave me alone. If Iscarus' presence at my side wasn't bringing back memories of my childhood, our recent conversation and my partial confession broke the floodgates of war memories. I could not staunch the deluge. Then Wren's words, direct, honest, and sharp in their accuracy, would break through the cracks between the memories. For hours, I sat in agony, battling demons. Fortunately, Iscarus remained with me the whole time for I was in no condition to demand an account of any flesh and bone adversary that might have come to the gate during my watch.

Finally, my replacement arrived, still yawning away the last of his slumber, and took my place on the ledge. Wordlessly, Iscarus followed me to the courtyard. I hoped he would let me go to my bed the same way, but it wasn't his way.

"She is coming back."

"What?" I asked, stopping to turn toward him.

"Wren. She said she is coming back."

"I know." I was confused about why he was bringing this up now. It wasn't as though I shared the madness in my head. He had no reason to know I thought about her.

Iscarus studied my face. His own was a glistening mask in the rain and torchlight of the passing watchmen. He waited until we were alone, standing in the center of the courtyard like two idiots without the sense to find shelter from the rain. "She has gotten to you. I can see it. I think it is a good thing. From what Dardon and Svhen say, you have been too much within yourself. She is digging at the source of your pain, getting close. Your anger proves it." He paused as though afraid of saying too much. "Just don't drive her away because her words hurt."

"What is it with everyone having an opinion about what is going on in my head?" I demanded. "First Wren and now you." I threw the words at him. "Just because I spoke a little about my experience in the wars doesn't make you an expert. No more than Wren is an expert when it comes to my relationship with Deus or my men. I do not need any of your help. I have lived quite happily in my own head, without interference, for all of my life. I don't need anyone's help dealing with any of this. Now leave me alone!"

I turned and stalked off toward the barracks. I wasn't going to be able to sleep, but I refused to show Iscarus that. I burst into the main room, whipping the door closed behind me. Denied the satisfaction of a loud noise thanks to Iscarus catching it behind me, I almost roared my frustration in his face. With great effort, I managed to restrain myself and stalk off to my bedroom.

Iscarus followed me as far as the doorway. He stood there silently as I violently rid myself of my soaked clothes.

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