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“Hakoa, regardless of your exemplary water wielding skills, maybe don’t melt glaciers during training exercises,” I suggested.
“Yes, Lord Ryker,” he mocked.
I rolled my eyes.
“While we’re on the topic of issues,” Mavris began, directing our attention to him. “We have another report.” His face was hard, and I knew that this could only mean bad news. “The Glaev has attacked again. This time, in an…unusual manner.”
My eyebrows creased. “How do you mean? And where?”
“It’s surrounded the town of Borgara in a near perfect circle,” Mavris said, giving me a knowing look.
“I’m more and more convinced that it’s Vicria every damned day.”
“So it’s true then,” Hakoa said. “Your theory that the Sage is controlling the Glaev. How the fuck is that possible?”
“I have no idea.” I shook my head. It was only a theory, but so far the only one that Kya and I had thought of. There wasn’t any other explanation on how Vicria could have known about the attacks without being the one behind it. “Borgara’s on the southwestern end, so if she is controlling it, it’s not in any pattern that we can predict.”
“Perhaps that’s on purpose,” Mavris offered.
“We need to evacuate them. I can take Theron with me and Travel them to another town nearby with the resources to take them in.”
“They’ve already evacuated,” Hakoa’s deep voice interjected. “The Glaev wasn’t very wide. The terbis and water wielders were able to erect a bridge over it soon after it happened to get everyone out, in fear that it would spread inward. Everyone is accounted for.”
I exhaled with relief and rested my head on the back of the chair. “It’s just going to keep happening,” I whispered more to myself than to them.
“So, how is the future Lady of Oryn? She’ll be attending the Nailu celebration in a few weeks right?” Hakoa chimed, changing the subject to a less depressing topic.
The corners of my lips curved into a small smile as I thought about my mate. I still couldn’t believe that I had found her, and that she had accepted me. I had forgotten all about the Nailu celebration. The Night of No Moons was celebrated all over the continent with food and music and dancing—a time when souls shone brighter in the darkness and marked the beginning of winter. Though, I wasn’t sure if it would be much of a celebration for Kya and I this year, seeing as it signified the approaching date of our mating trial.
“She can’t be Lady of Oryn, we already have a Lord,” Mavris said pointedly.
My smile faltered into a scowl as I glared at him. “Shecanbe if I say she can. But it will be her decision if she wishes to be inducted into the title,” I growled. “Since we are mated and she is Worthy, there’s no reason she can’t be. She’s powerful enough to lead and protect the Nation.”
“I still can’t wrap my head around it,” Hakoa said. “Why would Kleio choose someone onlyafterher lands were destroyed? It doesn’t make any sense.”
“I have a theory,” I said, leaning forward and resting my elbows on my knees. “Xareus is the God over Oryn. Kleio is the Goddess over Atara. They’re mates. Xareus chose me three Trials ago, and Kleio had never chosen before until aftermymate was born. I think they wanted us to rule together.”
Mavris rubbed the back of his neck. “I suppose. But it’s just all so crazy.”
“And you didn’t answer my question,” Hakoa said with a knowing look.
I chuckled. “She’s doing well. She shifted wings today. But the process…upset her.”
Both of their eyes widened slightly.
“You didn’t,” Hakoa gaped.
I shrugged. “I did. And it worked. But she’s pissed.”
“Rightly so.” Hakoa crossed his arms.
“I don’t even want to imagine the temper of a female mated to you. And one as powerful as a Worthy at that,” Mavris cringed.
Powerful indeed. She just doesn’t know it yet.
“I’m going to leave you to deal with that on your own.” He stood to leave and Hakoa followed with a rapid nodding of his head.
Before they walked out, I gave the order for Hakoa to track down the Vaavi. They had been gone far too long for my liking, and I was anxious about their return—I was worried.
