Chapter 58

It was not Nadyr but Krithdeker that brought Lilith to the apartment for the lessons with Verika and the disappointment flared Amelia s Bond to both men in green and blue tones that had Rikash frowning distracted between greeting the other man and her reaction to his arrival. "Nadyr asks your pardon," Krithdeker said to Rikash in their language. "He has taken a mate this afternoon, and… well," he smiled indulgently. Amelia s heart ached and she clenched her fingers into the fabric of her dress, fighting for control, her side of the Bond seething treacherously. "Yes, he sent me word," Rikash was pleased, his bond flaring pink. "I am glad he has seen reason. I must leave you to supervise Verika," he added, glancing over at Amelia, the frown pulling again at his brow. "As if Nadyr cannot attend today s battle, I must." "Of course, I saw that the soldiers prepare," Krithdeker nodded. "I will oversee Verika."