Clovis knew his wife would never put him in danger, but he couldn't help but feel uneasy . She had high standards when it came to hand to hand . There was a good chance any teacher she took him too would be of the same mind . As they crossed into a small training area, he was reassured he knew his wife well .
There, half naked and glistening with sweat was his brother in law brawling with another man who seemed to be a giant . Taller, broader, and armed with a sword, and yet he seemed to be taking the brunt of the damage . Bruises, fresh and still red from impact were peppered across his skin . It was clear the pair were not holding back, suddenly Mordakai grabbed the other man's fist and twisted it, nearly breaking the arm . Hs opponent stopped moving instantly .
"Yeild, there is a lady and child on the grounds . " Mordakai explained a bit apologetically, but ice cold as he let go of his arm . He turned and flashed a smile at the visiting pair . "Kyera, brother in law what bring you to my circle?" He walked over and hugged Kyera, noticing Clovis had to restrain his instant reaction to block . Mordakai smiled with approval, perhaps be could protect her . .
Advertisement"Clovis needs a teacher to take my place . I was hoping…" Kyera trailed off to let him fill in the gaps . Clovis felt apprehensive as he looked at the man the Shadow Prince had been pulverizing . He knew he couldn't meet those strikes .
"Ah so you need combat training?" Mordakai turned to Clovis with a different air about him . Though his presence was rather oppressive and strong as he looked his brother in law over, Clovis stood tall under the scrutiny .
"Yes . I," he cast a side glance at Kyera "Need to be able to protect what is mine, from anyone . Even if that means raising blade against my own brothers . " It sounded as though he meant his kingdom, but the look he gave Kyera when she was watching Mordakai told another tale . The ShadowVeil Prince couldn't miss such a obvious clue .
"Come then . I am going to he training the knights this morning . This was just a warm up . " Mordakai nodded at his sparing partner who bowed and wandered off to treat his battered skin .
"I will leave my student in your care then . I am going to go and enjoy some archery . " Kyera replied and he frowned .
"Don't overwork yourself, Sis . I will see you at lunch . " He reminded her with a easy smile . Kyera nodded, one hand resting on her tummy .
"It isn't like this little one is going to let me miss it . " She laughed, met by Mordakai's chuckle . Only Clovis sighed .
"That is because the baby is like its father and wants its mother healthy . " Clovis replied, casting a sympathetic glance at the child . He knew how stubborn the mother was . "Be careful, I will see you at lunch, assuming the Shadow Guard leave me in one piece . " Clovis teased her, but there was apprehension under that tease . He knew he wasn't good enough to take on the guard, for the sake of the heavens he was a bookworm, politician, and a horseman with minor sword capabilities . Against the highly trained, illustrious shadow guard… he would look like a grown man with a child's dagger .
"You will be fine . Draw strength from my brothers if need be . " Kyera offered and he was a little confused but, he nodded kissing her forehead before a hand grabbed his collar and tugged him back . He made a undignified choking sound and glared at his brother in law .
"Come on, Lover boy . We are going to be late . " Mordakai chided, honestly annoyed by the sweetness . Clovis chuckled and followed him away, stealing one last glance at his lady's back as she left the yard .
"She will be fine . I would be more worried about you right now . No one will touch her in this castle, and if someone dared there are 10 guards in any hallway off duty and on that would gladly step in . " Mordakai reminded him, remembering how he had felt about Vella when she was pregnant . Clovis seemed to think the same thing .
"Does it get any easier? I mean do you worry less?" He asked a bit helplessly .
"Nope, it gets worse . Wait till you leave ShadowVeil . " Mordakai replies rather abruptly . There was no use lying .
"I figured as much . Let's go beat the hell out of me so I can try and keep her safe . " He replies with a heavy heart . Mordakai smiled and gave him a slap on the back .
"That's the spirit!" Somehow, to Clovis that didn't sound comforting .
Chapter end
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