"Actually, I said I needed to stop healing . I never said who or what i had healed . " Kyera corrected him, there was a sense of knowing in her heart . Then she noticed the guilty way that Lazren refused to meet her eyes . A light flashed in her eyes as she turned to face both her guards . "Why do I suddenly have a feeling both of you decided to follow me?" Kyera asked suddenly . Her eyes move slowly from Kan to Lazren, both of whom were trying their best innocent 'dumb guard's expression .
"We did nothing of the sort, it is against hunting regulations for two human guards to assist protect their Princess on the hunt . " Lazren replied, though the words seemed practiced and careful . Kan nodded, only once and it was a slow, considering motion .
Advertisement"We certainly did not follow our Princess on just own two legs and the Matriarch would never have assisted us in following you . I'm offended you would say that aloud . " Kan added his word choice even more bazaar . Kyera caught the main words and chuckled .
"Alright, alright I'm too tired for this . " She laughed and left it alone as she headed back up stairs . As they turned the corner to her room, Kan raised an arm in front of her chest . He pointed at the woman standing beside Kyera's door . Kyera's brow furrowed as she recognized the woman as her aunt . She pulled away from Kan and approached Rose with a delicate smile .
The older woman didn't seem to notice Kyera's approach . Her mind was obviously else where as she nervously fiddled with a small bottle in her hands . When she finally noticed Kyera she offered a smile .
"Kyera, can we speak?" Rose asked, her normally dominant voice gentle and kind . It reminded Kyera of Daxin's dearly departed wife .
"Yes, of course Aunt . Come inside . " Kyera welcomed her in and nodded for Kan to stay by the door . It was clear he and Lazren both were not to come inside .
Rose followed her and closed the door with a firm click behind her . Kyera took off her coat and laid it by the fire . "Make yourself at home, auntie . I have tea brewing if you would like a cup . " Kyera offered as she took the kettle off the fire . She sprinkled tea leaves into the water and let it steep .
"Thank you, that would be lovely . Kyera do you want this child?" Rose asked and Kyera nearly dropped her cup . The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end as she turned to face to woman she let into her room . Her eyes flocked toward the door questioning the choice to leave her guards outside . Perhaps, next time she wouldn't be so foolish .
"Oh don't look at me like that, and don't bother calling for those two . Before they opened the door I could have killed you or the baby if I wanted . " Rose pointed out with a dismissive wave of her delicate hand . Kyera knew all too well how powerful a snow wolf's paw could be should she unleash its force .
"Aunt… I am afraid your question may have seemed more a threat than you realized . " Kyera said carefully her claws slowly extending in reaction . Rose smiled wearily and poured two cups of tea .
"Kyera, darling it was suppose to . That fear I just instilled in you does one of two things to a expectant mother . It instills relief and hope that you can get out from under the baby, or it triggers a instant protective mother response . Your grandmother asked me the same question when I got pregnant with Lavender . " Rose replied and Kyera slowly sat down in her own chair, table between them .
"Fantasy threatened your child?" Kyera asked raising a brow, clearly displaying she didn't believe the woman's words . Rose chuckled at her, gentle amusement dancing in her old, wise eyes . A tendril of gray curls falling in her face .
Chapter end
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