Love, Life, Loyalty and Honor by Lady Adellandra Dratianos (e book free reading .TXT) 📖

our dear Lady Empress Brattona to make up her mind.”
“Are not!” Lady Adellandra cried. “Don’t you remember during the Crusades, sister dear? Against a then-evil Earthbound Sabrina?”
“Vividly, thank you.” Adarra huffed. “When I was forced to see just how bad my magical obsession had gotten.”
“Actually, no. Not that time. Before that.”
“Does it really matter now?” Anton cried. “Our daughters.”
“I said, relax!” Lady Adellandra told him.
“There is no relaxing when it comes to the Royal children.” Draconis announced. Dran’a’vir, Drakkar and Karrath nodded in agreement, all frowning at her. “Our children.”
The Lady walked away in deep thought. Her mate started to go after her, but Karrath placed a hand on his shoulder.
“Leave her.”
“Who are you to tell me what to do, Karrath?” Draconis growled.
“Someone who knows both her sides, and how she is with her plans.”
“What, relentless?” Adarra asked sarcastically.
“You should still have respect.” Draconis’ eyes glowed golden, scaring Karrath.
“Did you want me to see to her, Dratyr?” It was the voice of the Lady’s youngest Mystic son Theodore. Theo bowed to his stepfather, his own mate Mikhail knelt at his side.
Draconis studied his fey stepson and smiled. “Mikhail, stay. Let your mate go alone.”
“Yes, m’Lord.” The Apprentice-kin Dweller nodded.

Theodore nodded tightly and left. He found Adellandra perched in a tree overlooking the enemy lines. She was in a smaller version of her Spirit dragon form.
“Matéré?” Theodore asked. “What has you down?”
“It’s nothing, Theo.” Adellandra sighed.
Theo sprouted the dragon wings of his own Unidragon form and flew up to her. “You usually enter battle with strength and passion.” Theodore remarked. “Though mine Sita and cousins are involved, something else bothers you.”
The Lady sighed. “I don’t understand it.”
“There is finally something my infamous Matéré, Lady Guardian of the Realms, Lady Empress of the Dragon Nations, Queen of the Illunian Throne cannot understand?”
Adellandra looked to her son and smiled. “I’m not perfect, and I fear I may have gone too far with this so-called plan of mine.”
“How so?”
“I’m afraid no amount of power will help this time.”
“You allowed them to be captured for a reason, aye?” Theodore asked her.
“Aye.”
“Knowing they are able to take care of themselves?”
“I knew the power of Ishanar would protect them, and what magic they’ve learned would help should they need it.”
“Than what could possibly go wrong?” Theo placed a hand on his mother’s back. When she turned to him, he smiled. “I believe in you, Matéré. Perhaps you should believe in yourself?”
The Lady sighed and smiled. “You know, you always were my favorite son.”
“No, I am not.” Theo said. He winked. “I am just the smartest.”
The Lady laughed at that, shaking her head. “If you so strongly believe in me, I guess I should believe in myself, aye?”
“Did I not just say that?” Theo grinned. “Come, Matéré. Dratyr and the Uncles wait.”
They flew down from their perch and back to the camp.

Meanwhile, at the enemy camps, the three Royal Princesses, a daughter from each of the Dranna children, sat in a circle, holding hands and meditating.
They really need to hurry and rescue us. Aislynne sent to her cousins. I don’t think I can keep the barrier up for much longer.
Have faith, Aislynne. Harmony supplied gently. We have the power of Ishanar and the family on our side.
You’re right, Harmony. Aislynne told her back, regaining her confidence. Nothing can stop us while we have Ishanar’s power!
Take care, cousin. Arianna’s kind but authoritative voice warned Aislynne. Dare not repeat history.
As I know all about our history, that is something I will never do. Aislynne sent back. Can we give the signal, yet?
Afraid not, cousin. Arianna voiced sadly. Wait until the evening. Meanwhile, I have a plan.
Dare I ask? Harmony queried.
We use the Unicorn Magic that is within us. Arianna told them.
You’re the strongest, Ari. Aislynne pointed out.
I am going to call the animals around us to destroy their camp while they sleep. Arianna said. As I do that, Harmony, you will have the honor of using your Telekinesis to make the guards and other soldiers crazy.
How do you want me to do that? Harmony asked.
Use your imagination, cousin. Aislynne interrupted before Arianna could say anything in their minds.
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