Chapter 23: The Cave
Taking her to the stable, Kai let her spend some time with Viva and then helped her climb and mount to sit on the saddle after she was done caressing Viva. "How about your cousin?"
"He’ll catch up." He sat behind her, pressing her back onto his groin, making her hold her breath. "Sit tight, and don’t worry about them. He knows where to go."
Ren was curious about that man with red fiery hair that blazed like fire and strange yellow eyes that glittered with intensity. There was something about the way his presence commanded concentration as if he carried secrets of ancient origins. Not just because he was so powerful but also because his knowledge of the Fae seemed to unravel mysteries she had barely begun to grasp.
Additionally, he was also the only relative her husband let to meet her. She could ask him a lot of questions while he was in Moon Valley to train her. The same curiosity was gnawing at her nerves about Thegara. Her next destination after this assessment would be the library. That was the only place that could help her learn about this land and the background of her husband.
"Your Highness, I’m here." Axe bowed his head politely as he approached.
"Beta Coran will be taking care of matters here, so I want you with me. Where is Rail? Tell him not to fool around and focus. I don’t want any intruder or interruption during the assessment process."
Kai warned him. The last thing he needed was raiders or stupid, brainless goblins who were after his wife for some reason. Agara might be able to find out, but he hadn’t caught him alone yet to find the answer. Ren must survive this stage of her life. She might be even more useful than he had anticipated. Significantly, in his absence from the war, greedy eyes would shift to Thegara and exploit the chance to attack, but knowing that his mighty magician wife was still in the capital would shield the people. Even the rumors would do well.
"He is checking the route, Your Grace. I’ll twist his ear if he’s fooling around." Saying that Axe was about to shift when Kaisun scowled. He suddenly got the point and walked off, but Ren heard his howl a few seconds later. He had shifted again but not in front of her. Her husband had just signaled him not to do that there!
Ren smirked wryly. Well, so considerate of him, for she wasn’t accustomed to this particular act yet. However, she was inquisitive to the core to learn how her husband would shift or what color his wolf was. Gloria might know, right? She had been living here for so long.