Free Web NovelChapter 156: Chapter 156 Tristan and Ezra
Amber’s POV
"Okay, that was a good talk. Now I need to talk to you, Tristan. Privately, please." He nods, his eyes cloud over and a few moments later a replacement walks through the door.
"My Queen." He greets with a bow.
"Your Majesty, this is my second in command, Ryan Icemoon. Ryan, our Queen." He bows again.
"A pleasure to meet you, Ryan. Thank you for your service."
"The pleasure is mine, my Queen. And you’re welcome. I always wanted to be a guard for the royal corps. I’ve been here since I was a wee man, my father being the captain of the royals guards. He was removed and executed under the reign of the King’s father, allegedly for conspiracy towards the crown."
"That’s awful, I’m sorry! I promise to look into that on a later date, but right now I need a word with Tristan, if that is okay." He nods.
"Thank you, your Majesty. He was a good man, so is Tristan." He sends his captain a look, and Tristan smiles.
We walk to his and Glaciel’s private chambers.
"What can I do for you, my Queen?" He asks, raising an eyebrow and gesturing for me to sit down in one of the chairs.
"I want to ask you some questions, and I need you to be honest with me." I say as I sit down. He furrowed his eyebrows this time.
"I will always be honest with you, your Majesty."
"I really hope so, as you are the mate of one of my best friends and the captain of the guard. I know Chase and Blaze both trust you..."
"The Prince does not trust me as much as the King, but I don’t blame him. King Chase and I have known each other for almost all our lives, but the Prince was isolated when we were children and then cast out. He seems suspicious of most of us."
"He is, mostly because he wants to be sure of nothing else... Unexpected happens." Tristan chuckles.
I drum my fingers on the side of the chair, not knowing how exactly to broach the topic I really need answers to.
"So, Tristan. How are you and Glaciel?" He sighs and stands to make himself something to drink.
"You already asked her the same questions. We communicate, my Queen. What is it you really want to know?" He says, while having his back to me. I roll my eyes, knowing I’m petty, but his answer irks me.
"You and Rose shared a look last night. An understanding, if you will. I want to know what it is, and if I sense you are dishonest.." I let the threat hang in the air, as he slowly turns around.
"You saw that, did you?" I nod, and he shakes his head.
"I would not ask those kinds of questions in public if I were you." He narrows his eyes, salutes with the drink and throws it back.
"Hence why I asked for privacy. Can we trust you, Tristan." The question is direct, and I need him to answer honestly, so I threw in my magic.
"That trick will not work on me. He draws a necklace from his shirt. I recognize it from the lessons in magical artifacts.
’Let me help. We are stronger than that little trinket.’ Ignis says, irritated and as anxious for truthful answers than me. We melt together in our magic, and Tristan gasps.
"Your eyes!? What are you doing?" He asks, his voice shaking.
"Can the King and I trust you, Tristan?" He slumps towards the chair.
"YES! Always, my Queen. I am pretending to work with the King and Prince’s aunt. She wants to replace the King, but she doesn’t want it to be hostile. She says she has someone else more fit and with an equal claim to the throne. I don’t know who yet, but I am trying to protect you." The answer takes me by surprise.
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"Ezra volunteered to help immediately, when we found out about her plans. One of her most trusted members came to me in confidence to tell me that you were all in danger with her around. Ezra became very angry. Ryan knows as well. He will come here to rescue me if I don’t check in every hour." Ezra is involved. How does that not surprise me?
"We need to tell the King and Prince."
"We already know, my love." Someone says behind me. "Or should I say, I already know and Chase has the cliff notes version. He can’t keep a secret for shit." Blaze comes out of the shadows, giving me a megawatt smile. He slaps Tristan on the back.
"Told you not to underestimate her." I roll my eyes, as Blaze sits down besides me and kisses my temple.
"How did you know something was going on, little moon?"
"I saw their look, and Rose gave me the creeps." I answer while both men laugh.
"She’s a character alright." Blaze says with amusement in his eyes. "She’s been glued to Chase and I all day, trying to spy on us and give false clues about everything. The only thing we’re on the same page with is; Callus is not going to be King again and we need to capture him."
"I knew I didn’t like her. She sends off such a fake vibe. Her story seemed true, but her motives.. And then the look she gave you." I look at Tristan. "I could feel something was wrong with her, but first I needed to know where you were in all of this. I also need to talk to Ezra, but first to get Chase out of her mangy claws."
"Possessive much, love?"
"You. Are. MINE!" I state, while Blaze’s eyes darken. freēwēbnovel.com
’Amber?! Are you alright? What made you so upset? One of my favorite voices says in my mind. Blaze smirks. This was his plan all along.
’Sorry, nothing. Did I disturb something important? Where are you now?’
’In my office with my aunt. Why?’
’Can you come to our room? I think I need some mate time. Just us.’
’On my way, baby. See you in a bit.’
"Get her to leave. I’ll keep Chase occupied." Tristan and Blaze nod, but Blaze sends me a look.
’Do I get some alone time also?’
’Of course you do! I need alone time with both my mates, but first I need to keep Chase distracted while you tell that hussy to know her place and leave!’ Blaze pulls me into a hot kiss, leaving me wanting more.
