Chapter Eight
Lochlan
“Your Majesty, Iskalt is still reeling from the change in power with a new king. We cannot afford to become involved with the doings of Fargelsi. Not now. Maybe in a year.”
“A year will be too late,” Lochlan said, trying to keep his tone civil. “The borders are vulnerable now.” He was doing this whether the Iskalt Lords and Ladies of his council approved or not. “The time to strike against Fargelsi is now, while we have a man on the inside.”
“With all due respect, your Majesty, we do not have a man on the inside,” Lord Hughes said. “Queen Faolan of Eldur has a man on the inside. Let her make the effort to free her daughters.”
“That’s not how our treaty works.” Lochlan massaged his temples, wishing Faolan was still here to help him manage his council. She’d left f
