151 A Knight and His Companions Part One

The next few weeks passed without incident. At least for Erom Stuttin. He was hardly at home in fact and spent his days shuttling between the royal castle and the Trarko House. The king told him flatly that now that he was a knight, he was mandated to attend the weekly council meetings. Erom thought he detected a faint smile behind his blank face when Gavadiol had said that. Perhaps that had been the actual reason for the knighthood in the first place, Erom thought grimly. So the king would not be alone whenever Lara chose not to participate in those meetings. “It's just a pity that it's too late to reject this thing.” He said to Ella viciously. “Come on,” Ella said, chuckling. “It can't be that bad. At least you get a chance to listen in on state matters. Do you know how many people want that opportunity, eh?” “Okay will you take my place then?” Erom asked eagerly. “I am sure the king would not mind if you sit in on those meetings as well.” “I'll pass.” Ella laughed merrily as