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Dark Angel Part 7
Date: 4/27/2017, Categories: Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Author: Levanahyll, Rating: 1, Source: LushStories
Lizdrac hissed and growled at the screen. The blue-skinned Gruesh male sneered. “You have five minutes to get them to the palace. A royal escort is already waiting at the border of the black market.” Mambri cursed soundly when the screen went black. Seth looked at Ashriel. “This is our chance, Ash. An audience with the king.” Ashriel nodded. The Lizdrac approached them, wringing his tail between his claws. “You’ve been summoned to the palace.” Seth let one side of his lip lift in a bored smile. “Cool.” “No,” Mambri snapped. “Not cool. You have no idea the danger you’re in. The king…” The overhead lights flickered, drawing everyone’s attention. When Ashriel directed his gaze back to the Lizdrac, he could have sworn the lizard man looked a bit paler. “Why are we in danger?” Seth pressed. Ashriel felt his stomach tighten. His Anniel was at the palace. “Err... did I say danger?” Ashriel jumped to his feet and stalked forward. Seth and Natanael gripped his arms. “Talk,” Ashriel snapped. The Lizdrac frowned. “It’s nothing. The king is a big pervert. He’ll probably proposition all of you.” Ashriel did not believe him. The creature was hiding something. He didn’t know what the flashing lights had to do with his reluctance to finish telling them what he had been about to, but the sooner they went to the palace, the better Ashriel would feel. He needed to see and hold Anniel. To hell with this mission. He wouldn’t put her life in danger. “Follow me,” Mambri said walking toward the ...