He frowns. “Thanks for that image.”
“You’re quite welcome, elf prince.”
As she works on sending a message to his mother, he attempts to put that thought from his head.
What’s Going On?
Episode 129
Elowyncalmsinhermother’s arms, and relief fills Rominy as he watches from beside them on the bed.
When Queen Nestraya stiffens before emitting what sounds suspiciously like a curse in Elvish, Rominy gapes at her.
Perhaps he shouldn’t be surprised after seeing Elowyn attempt to obliterate the hearth in their cottage in the heartlanding.
Elowyn did say she inherited her mother’s spirit.
“Nestraya,” Grandmera scolds.
“I heard Viala that time. They encountered a band of high-born rebels.”
Rebels?
Elowyn gasps, and Rominy reaches for her as Queen Nestraya rises.
“Rebels? Hiding for thirty years?” Grandmera asks. “Why come out of hiding now?”
Queen Nestraya glances briefly at Rominy. “I can only speculate. I need to find Lorial.”
“Are Tharios and Viala all right?” Elowyn asks.
“Forgive me. Yes, they’re fine. But the elf they detained is near death, and Tharios is struggling to keep him alive.”
“Did she say where they are?” Grandmera asks.
“Vaguely. She gave a general direction. At least Lorial will know where to look.”
Rominy stares after them as they disappear through the door.
Breathe. He should probably breathe.
The bed shifts, and he lunges in time to grab Elowyn as she attempts to stand and sways.
“Elowyn!”
She groans in frustration and flops back on the bed beside him. “I am the highly trained warrior-elf daughter of Lorial and Nestraya. I should be joining them. My emotional struggle at the news of Tharios in danger has passed, and I am ready to face this head-on.”
“As amazing—and terrifying—as I find that, I doubt you’d make it far.”
She looks up at him and groans again.
“I can help you get dressed, though,” he offers. “In case you miraculously regain all your strength before they leave.”
She stares at him for a few moments before her lips twitch at the corners. “I suppose clothes would be a good first step.”
“Definitely clothes first before going outside.”
Not that he has any intention of letting her leave this room. Getting dressed will probably exhaust her enough that she’ll want to lie down again, though.
