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Two days up the river already and it was going to take at least two more. Laun was unhappy with the slowness, but she knew it was far quicker than if she had tried to walk, or even ride.
Most of Laun’s time had been spent on the deck of the ship, from dawn to past dusk. She would do her routines for a few hours in the warming morning, sometimes with Gem, sometimes without. Hazalam was moving slow, but with the nod from the medics, he was on the journey back North, but not an active servant, or assassin.
The babies had each found favorite places to be, much to the chagrin of the officers. Ash had found where the rudder was controlled at the back of the ship. There was a little shelter on the upper deck that Ash had decided was hers, the officers of the watch now watching her as well as the river. Sable liked the open deck closer to the water and charmed most of the men as the voyage continued.
The KingsArrow was full. Three extra squads were assigned to protective detail for their Princess and every available space was being used in shifts, except for Laun’s close entourage. Captain-Major Herrid had escorted Laun to her cabin, apologizing for the cramped quarters. Laun was in a mood, but did not do what she wanted and drag him into the bunk with her to show him how much room there really was. She just put a finger along his jaw and said, “If you say so.” He had stuttered slightly and saluted. »Read More