A hand clamps around my wrist, bending it painfully. “Not a good idea.” In my adrenaline, it takes a moment to recognize Rauk’s voice.
I yank my hand out of his grip and take a step back. “Rauk? What happened? Is Elowen okay?” I push forward, but I’m stopped by two heavy hands on my shoulders. I automatically pull away from him.
“She’s fine.”
I look behind him but can’t make out anything in the dark. I start to move past him, but he puts a hand around my elbow, stopping me. I pull my arm away. “I’m going to check on her.”
“And I told you she’s fine.”
“Then why did she scream?” I argue.
“She didn’t.”
Frustration burns through me. “I know what I heard. Besides, if she didn’t scream, then why are you out here in the first place?”
“I was getting a drink, not that I need to explain myself to you.”
I try to look behind him again, but all I see is darkness. I don’t know what’s going on, but I know I’m not going to figure it out tonight with him blocking my path. “Fine. I’ll just ask Elowen about it tomorrow.” I turn away and start back towards my room.
“You do that.”
I trip over something in the dark. “Ugh, stupid, irritating...”
“You okay over there?” his voice calls out behind me, and I can hear the lack of sympathy.
“Why don’t you keep any lighting out here? Are you trying to kill all your guests?” I call back, beyond irritated.
“You found me out; that’s exactly what I’m trying to do withall my guests.”
I make my way back to my bedroom, cursing his name in myhead the entire way.I take it that went well,Redara says through our link.
Sure, if you like your sleep to be interrupted by an overbearing, annoying, egotistical king who thinks he’s all that and more.
You forgot powerful.
I laugh at that as she uses the same words Rauk used.Yeah.I finally make it back to my room.
Are you going to be able to sleep now?
I climb into my bed.Going to try.
Tomorrow night at dusk, let me take you for a ride. The view here is incredible.
Warmth spreads through my chest.Will Noxlyn be able to be without you that long?I ask dryly.
He can come with if he wants. If not, he’ll be fine.
I don’t know; you two have been inseparable.
He's been showing me the ways of the dragons.
I groan out loud.I really don’t want to know what you two are doing together.
Not that; get your head in a good place. Although, I can’t complain about all that.
Going to bed now, Redara.I tell her.
Good night.
