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unholy place, a place drenched in black magic.”
    Kyndra waited for the others to ask why and, when they didn’t, she did. “Why?”
    “The ruler of Thav, a beastly man named Eldar, doesn’t like anyone to have more magic than he does. He limits the use of black magic, and our magic…he cuts off all together.” Aimery let out a string of curses.
    “I can’t let them go someplace they can’t use magic,” Theron said.
    Kyndra was shaken to her core at the news. “We have to go. Our realm is at stake.” Lugus narrowed his gaze on her. “Have you ever been without magic, priestess?”
    “You know I haven’t.”
    “Well, I have. Five years that felt more like five millennia. My wife went several months without the use of her magic. For a Fae who has known nothing but magic, it will be impossible for you to live with.”
    “I have no other choice. I have to get the egg back.” She looked at the three men. “There was always a measure of danger in this mission; knowing that it’s taking us to a realm we’d rather not go changes nothing. We have to go.”
    Aimery’s blood heated just watching Kyndra. With one look from her, he would have done anything she asked. “She’s right, Theron. We have to go. Lugus doesn’t. Open the doorway long enough for us to get through before you close it again.”
    “How will you return?” Theron asked. “Especially if you cannot use magic.”
    “We’ll have to plan on enticing Eldar. All leaders have a weakness, and Thav is no different.”
    “Nay,” Theron said. “I cannot risk it.”
    “You cannot risk them not going after Isran. You know as well as I they have to go.” Lugus faced Aimery. “However, I will be going with you.”
    “Nay. You need to be here for the birth of your child.”

    “I agree. Which means we need to come up with a plan that will ensure I’m here.” Aimery sighed and paced the round chamber.
    “What does a man such as Eldar want?” Kyndra asked.
    Aimery answered without thought. “Power. He hungers for power.”
    “Much like Isran does.”
    “Correct,” Lugus said.
    Kyndra shrugged. “Then why is Isran going to the very man who will limit his use of black magic.”
    Aimery dropped his head back as realization ran through him.
    “What is it?” Theron asked.
    Aimery met his king’s gaze. “Isran isn’t going to Thav to seek Eldar’s help. He’s going to Thav to usurp the throne. With the dragon’s egg at his side, he will be able to prove that he’s more powerful than Eldar.”
    “And with Eldar’s death, Isran will claim his power,” Lugus finished.
    “Shite.” Theron moved to his throne and sank onto the seat. “Are you sure?” Aimery nodded. “I’d stake my life on it.”
    “You might very well have to,” Lugus said.
    Aimery looked to Kyndra to find her mouth pinched and her brow furrowed. Her parlor was paling with each moment.
    “Isran has the egg, which means he plans to use it. For leverage to get followers?” Theron asked.
    “That’s a possibility.” Aimery took a step toward Kyndra as her chest began to rise and fall rapidly.
    Lugus shrugged. “Or he’ll crack open the egg and bathe in the undeveloped dragon embryo which will enable him to rule the Blues.”
    Aimery caught Kyndra as she swayed. Her fingers clutched at his arm, her eyes wide with fear. “How do you know that?”
    Aimery threw Lugus a disgusted look as Kyndra’s nails sunk into his flesh.
    “The dragons are an important part of our lives,” Lugus said. “It is imperative that the king and his advisors know all there is to know of the dragons.” Kyndra’s gaze met Aimery’s.

    Theron nodded. “The Order does know everything involving the dragons, except when it comes to black magic.”
    “We aren’t taught anything with black magic,” Kyndra said.
    “It’s one of the reasons we’re so careful to capture any Fae who delves into the black arts.”
    “We can’t let him succeed.”
    “No, we can’t,” Aimery said.
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