"If I am the Fourth Princess and we manage to make him Emperor I will be Empress . I will be able to change the laws the tortured us and held us captive for all these years . I can protect my people with both our own army, but that of this nation . Many of you could find jobs at the palace and make respectable livings in city as well as the forest without Hiding . Isn't that what we have always worked toward?" Kyera asked them meeting each pair of eyes that stared back at her with her own challenge . The truth of her words struck a chord in their hearts . No one could refute that . Most the doubt had been dispelled with their determination alone . Clovis placed a gentle hand on her side showing his support for her words .
Advertisement"You mean to say if the Dark ones come after us, the humans will help defend?" the wise old monkey asked . Kyera looked up at Clovis, this needed to be his response . She could respond but in all honesty, this wasn't about her proving herself . They were more concerned with his character as a Prince than hers as a Princess .
"Yes, should they leave or when I must send a army in after them . They will pay for spilling blood on this land . " Clovis added firmly . There were ripples of surprise through the shifters before the surprise turned to consideration . Kyera couldn't help but smile as they started thinking this over . She had a good feeling about it .
"Are you both sure this is what you want?" Daxin asked, seeing that most the council seemed to be warming to the idea . He wasn't sure how he felt, in all honesty he didn't trust this young blood with the Princess . Without her they would have no one to lead them and sooth the young bloods thirst for revenge . There were many ways they could respond to this most recent tragedy, but revenge was not one of them . There would be no end to the number lost that way . So few had survived the first attack, more or less a second .
"Yes, Elder Daxin . I ask you grant me my request . " Kyera replied and Clovis nodded in agreement, choosing to let his hold on Kyera's waist speak for itself . Daxin nodded and went to speak but before he could a cup landed hard on the table . Amber liquid splashed out onto the wood and floor .
"It seems the council has given you their blessing . " Talis spoke loudly, looking at her from the shadows nearby . His voice caused her to jump and look back at the youth who watched her . "Gods help you . " Talis added meeting her eyes . Kyera froze for a moment, her eyes diving into his . There was so much captured in those blue pools, so much like his brother's eyes . She felt a twinge of pain, was that betrayal she saw there? For the first time since Kyera made her decision, she felt ashamed . She had to explain .
Before she could open her mouth Talis turned, back straight and proud he walked from the room . The clan watched, most of them well aware of the tension there . Most didn't know what to do, their current leader and their Princess seemed to have a rift . No one felt that more strongly than Kyera . She turned to Lazren, hoping he would understand . The wolf nodded and moved to sit beside the Prince .
"Stay here . " She whispered, her voice sounded almost more like begging than a order . Clovis knew at that point his place was here . He stayed . She stood and dashed out the door, surprised to find Talis standing just outside, waiting for her .
Chapter end
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