by Romano Ventura

THE STORY SO FAR: 

Avventura wants in on Romala’s mission as she is about to face her own betrayal. King Vollo of Guardia is blackmailing her to keep a watchful eye on Romala, or her friend who is in King Vollo’s hands will be harmed. Can she make it back in time for the mission? Now back she must face the music.

“Where have you been?” Romala spoke in a cut voice.

Avventura didn’t miss a thing. “I owe you an explanation,” she bowed her head and stepped over the threshold. How could she say where she was when her friend was being held hostage? Fury burned so red in her chest right now and it mixed with a whole lot of fear.

“Damn straight,” the cutting tone cut deeper into his throat. 

It also cut through her thoughts. She didn’t want to hurt like this, tried not to hurt him but her silence obviously did. The worry had got to him. It showed in his eyes and tight lipped mouth. Then he slammed the door and she jumped a little. This is going to be a long afternoon.

As he led the way into the kitchen, she followed him like a school child about to walk into the principal’s office and a whole lot of trouble. 

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by Romano Ventura

THE STORY SO FAR:

Romala Elito meets up with a comrade, an Elito, and warns him about Queen Margeta. Tarus, the friend, meets the queen only to discover Romala’s warning was correct—she was only after the crown.

Romala removed his cloak, folded it and opened the case at the back of his motorbike. He put it in and closed it to then open a side panel.

Unbuckling the belt which held his sword, he folded it three times into a carry size and put that into the panel.

He didn’t bother to close it when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

“You’re right,” was all Tarus said as Romala swung round.

“What did she say?”

“She’s only after one thing.”

“Let me guess…the Deceran crown.”

Tarus nodded. “I want in.

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