Chapter Twenty-Six When Arria arrived at the Ikchani camp, several women gathered in the center watching her approach. She noticed more Ikchani than normal guarding the surrounding area. Each one of them appeared to be on edge, like they were expecting trouble. Arria frowned at them, wondering what they’d seen while she was gone. Divinity strolled from her tent wearing a flowing white dress, accompanied by two guards and her servant. “You have returned. How did everything go?” Divinity asked. “The north is ours,” Arria said. Divinity grinned. “Excellent.” “We are famished. Let us discuss our plans for conquering the south over dinner.” “Of course,” Divinity said, turning to her servant. “Eryen, see their supplies are taken care of, and tell the chef to prepare a feast!” Her servant

