Chapter 13
BattlefrontElainya
I sent word with the chamberlain that I wished a private audience with the king. Once ushered into the king’s presence, I delivered the message the Shadow Lord had given me as clearly as I could.
“Who gave you this message, Lady Elainya?” he asked.
I’d argued with myself all night over how to answer that very predictable question. “My lord, the message was given to me by one who has helped you in the past. That is all I am allowed to say.”
The king frowned deeply. “Were it my most trusted adviser who told me this, still I would not surrender any part of this kingdom to those creatures.”
“I am merely the messenger. For what it is worth, I agree with your decision. I am sorry my abilities are not enough to heal the wounded.”
“No one has tried harder than
