- Something At Play
MORGANA
Azrael’s eyes widened and he stared at me shocked, before the familiar suspicion and anger
replaced it.
“Mated to one of those beasts… How father is probably turning in his grave.” He said, with disgust
I closed my eyes, trying to calm down. I had to, for our people and for Kian, who was doing this for me… For My kind.
“I am here to warn you to pick the right side, countless men will fall if you continue on this path. Azrael, if not for me, do it for father, whom we both loved.” I said, or so I hoped…
Focusing my mind on penetrating his, the familiar shrill sound filled my head before I managed to hear a glimpse of his thoughts.
‘Father… I wish he were here… he would have known what to do…’
I frowned, and continued. “For our people and for your son… make this kingdom something h e can be proud of. If you join hands with us, we are willing to give this kingdom the food and supplies it needs.” I said softly.
“Then why refuse all my mail! I have sent several letters! I let my pride go and pleaded with that monster to uphold his words!” Anger blazed in his eyes, and yet I couldn’t ignore his insult of Kian.
“He is far from a monster, Azrael, he is a king, one that you can only hope to be.” I said coldly,” As for your messages; we received one, with your seal saying you refuse the offer we sent and that you have joined hands with the fae!”
“That’s not even possible! Only I have access to-”
The door opened and Uncle Malachi stood there, his eyes wide.
“Morgana!” He said, his face softening and concern flooding his features as he ran over to me, pulling me into his arms tightly. “Thank the gods you are ok!” –
“Uncle…” I smiled, wrapping my arms around him tightly. His heart was pounding, and he kissed the top of my head several times. “I heard from the guards that the old western small gate lock was tampered with and there’s only one person I know that used and fiddled with that exit!”
My eyes widened. Uncle knew I used to sneak out? I was surprised, but I’m glad he never mentioned it to anyone.
“So you knew I used to sneak out?” I asked, smiling up at him.
He smiled warmly and nodded, cupping my face.
“I knew you were safe, so I saw no harm in it.” He said, stroking my hair. “How have you been child? I’m so sorry I didn’t come after you…”
“There was nothing you could have done if you had.” I said quietly.
He sighed, “Well, I’m glad you are here, is everything ok? With the war going on I am glad you are back home and safe, have you drank something? Rested?”
of my time, leave.” Azrael said
him and smiled
I have
sleep, it’s late.”
now, even if I wanted to discuss this more. I think I needed to tell Kian about
will head to bed, but we need
Uncle nodded.
said, kissing my head. “Your room
“She just hoped you’d
you are.” I stated, making a mental note to thank
to tell him about Kian, wanting him to meet him, but remembering what Kian had said
no one and stick to the
guess. Bidding Uncle farewell, I locked my bedroom
“Kian?” I whispered.
the bathroom area. I walked over to him, wrapping my arms around his neck as we
He asked, not letting go
him in with everything that
a frown on his handsome face. Now letting go of me and crossing his muscular arms over that firm chest of his, his face holding that calculating look that meant he was
“Wait, say that again?”
That uncle
he knew that we snuck
want you to meet him, officially, h e is the kindest soul, and that’s saying something for us vampires.” I said
didn’t seem to find it as warming as I
his story?” He
“No children? Wife? Woman? Anything?” He asked.
got married… never
as him never settled for
omeon
I raised an eyebrow.
“No…”
“Seems odd.”
actually thinking my uncle
rush to the office? How did he know you were there? Wouldn’t he have searched everywhere for
had a point,
have changed, my love. It must be to help Azrael with everything that’s going on. Uncle cares dearly for us, even with Azrael being the jerk he
your life there? Just wanted you out
frowned, feeling
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