Aelethia's Hope. Leandra Martin
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Название: Aelethia's Hope
Автор: Leandra Martin
Издательство: Ingram
Жанр: Любовное фэнтези
isbn: 9781456615758
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There was a small ridge of rocky hills about a mile up, and there was some grass along the inside seam of them, with a small spring in which to more thoroughly clean the wounds and to water the horses and refill the bladders. There was some shade, and they could make a small fire and be hidden from any lingering enemies or scavengers that might see the smoke in the open. It took them an hour and a half to reach the place Najwa talked about, and the sun was just starting to sink into the horizon. Just like the other nights in the desert, the cooler temperatures came when the sun disappeared, and they had to use the thin blankets they had with them and the small fire to keep warm. The wounded were huddled together closer for added warmth as the able bodies made camp and food. By the time Alek was finished with his meager meal, the sun had set completely, and the darkness engulfed them on the open plain. The stars were so bright in the enveloping darkness, and he was grateful to have them watching over him.
His body was tired and weak, his wound was taking its toll, and he started to become extremely drowsy. By the time the men had the food cleared away and the supplies packed again, Alek was falling asleep. He laid his head back against his saddle, which he was using as a pillow, and pulled the blanket further up to his chin. He shifted a few times to get comfortable, but his body didn’t seem to care; it was done for the day. He was asleep within ten minutes, and he slept hard, thinking only of Dain on the other side of the world and the war that would soon consume him. He wasn’t concerned with Dain’s maturity now. He knew that the old Dain was gone for good, and the new king had finally emerged. He hoped that he would survive this war if only to show the people of Azlyn that they had a king to be proud of, a king for a lifetime of service to them. He wanted Dain’s people to be proud, and if he survived this war and won, he knew it would be time for him to retire. Dain wouldn’t need him to look after his soul anymore; he’d have Melenthia by his side. Alek could finally feel confident that Dain would be okay. He also thought of Melenthia and the terrible burden she would endure. He hoped she would prevail and make Dain the man that he was destined to always be, a king married to a worthy queen, happily ever after.
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