believe a word of it. It also went against all he had been taught. It was traditionally the Titan way to offer a guest the best accommodations, and being on the first floor would have made a quick exit easier if a quick exit became necessary.
As he made his way to Saad’s office on the first floor he couldn’t help but be annoyed. What right did Saad have reading Kassandra’s mind? He had been taught better manners.
While in battle reading the opponents mind was accepted—expected, even—but never once in all his years had he invaded another being’s consciousness without first obtaining his or her consent. The fact Saad had done it without asking and the fact he had actually seen inside Kassandra’s mind and shared something intimate with her when Darius himself had not caused the length of his strides to increase.
But h e knew anger was not his ally, so he took a calming breathe as he reached Saad’s office.
Plus, when he was really angry , his eyesight got even worse and the searing brand of the sea dragon burned his skin. Not that he dared complain. The sea dragon had done more for him than he could have ever asked. Without the sea dragon’s special gift he’d have been the first blind Titan in history. That was one notoriety he’d rather be dead than have recorded.
Using his telepathic link, Darius let Saad know he was coming in. Funny how his telepathic link worked with Saad but he still couldn’t reach his brother or any one from his mardom . Knowing the plague was running rampant in his kingdom made him worry. He felt like time was playing a fast-forward game with him and he was the one always trying to stay caught up.
When the door opened , he knew it was time to put on his game face.
“Done already with your human? I had heard they couldn’t compete with one of ours, but she looked so pretty,” said Saad, sitting regally in a large brown, leather chair behind a long marble table.
“Look, Saad, first of all, forget about her. Second, cut the prince act, and third, what’s with you?”
In a blink Saad was inches from Darius’ face.
“You are what’s with me, Prince. Where have you been for the last ten years while your mardom has suffered? Where have you been that now, only now, you show up? I promised my father I would help you, but I don’t like it. By Hades, I don’t like any of you. Because of you, because of that stupid plague out there destroying our people, I can’t go home.”
Ahh , the crux of the thing. Darius fought to rein in his temper. “Where I have been isn’t your concern, but trust me when I tell you I didn’t abandon my people of my own free will.”
Darius slammed the sacred book down in one fluid motion, causing the table to shake. “I’m here now, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to save my mardom . You got a problem with that.” It wasn’t a question. In spite of his tight control, Darius felt the taut leash of his temper fray.
“You found the ancient Text of Ashimori, Prince.” Awe replaced anger in Saad’s voice, and for once Darius liked it. Saad reached out to touch the sacred book.
“Not so fast, Saad. The book has to stay with me. I’m here because I need to get to the Court of Cabiri,” said Darius, securing the book back in his arms. There was something unsettling about Saad’s reaction to the ancient text .
Saad sat back down. “You know the Court is at Miradith.”
“Yes.”
“Do you plan on taking the human with you?” Bright blue eyes stared at him.
Not if I can help it. Darius maintained his shields so Saad couldn’t read his mind. “Yes,” he replied, running a hand through his hair.
“She will not make it.”
“Oh yes she will.”
“No, she will not. No humans are allowed on Miradith , and well you know that. Why not leave her here with me while you meet with the Court? Or don’t you trust me, Prince?” asked Saad.
Trust? Hell, about as much as I’d trust Aphrodite to march in h ere and say she no longer
As he made his way to Saad’s office on the first floor he couldn’t help but be annoyed. What right did Saad have reading Kassandra’s mind? He had been taught better manners.
While in battle reading the opponents mind was accepted—expected, even—but never once in all his years had he invaded another being’s consciousness without first obtaining his or her consent. The fact Saad had done it without asking and the fact he had actually seen inside Kassandra’s mind and shared something intimate with her when Darius himself had not caused the length of his strides to increase.
But h e knew anger was not his ally, so he took a calming breathe as he reached Saad’s office.
Plus, when he was really angry , his eyesight got even worse and the searing brand of the sea dragon burned his skin. Not that he dared complain. The sea dragon had done more for him than he could have ever asked. Without the sea dragon’s special gift he’d have been the first blind Titan in history. That was one notoriety he’d rather be dead than have recorded.
Using his telepathic link, Darius let Saad know he was coming in. Funny how his telepathic link worked with Saad but he still couldn’t reach his brother or any one from his mardom . Knowing the plague was running rampant in his kingdom made him worry. He felt like time was playing a fast-forward game with him and he was the one always trying to stay caught up.
When the door opened , he knew it was time to put on his game face.
“Done already with your human? I had heard they couldn’t compete with one of ours, but she looked so pretty,” said Saad, sitting regally in a large brown, leather chair behind a long marble table.
“Look, Saad, first of all, forget about her. Second, cut the prince act, and third, what’s with you?”
In a blink Saad was inches from Darius’ face.
“You are what’s with me, Prince. Where have you been for the last ten years while your mardom has suffered? Where have you been that now, only now, you show up? I promised my father I would help you, but I don’t like it. By Hades, I don’t like any of you. Because of you, because of that stupid plague out there destroying our people, I can’t go home.”
Ahh , the crux of the thing. Darius fought to rein in his temper. “Where I have been isn’t your concern, but trust me when I tell you I didn’t abandon my people of my own free will.”
Darius slammed the sacred book down in one fluid motion, causing the table to shake. “I’m here now, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to save my mardom . You got a problem with that.” It wasn’t a question. In spite of his tight control, Darius felt the taut leash of his temper fray.
“You found the ancient Text of Ashimori, Prince.” Awe replaced anger in Saad’s voice, and for once Darius liked it. Saad reached out to touch the sacred book.
“Not so fast, Saad. The book has to stay with me. I’m here because I need to get to the Court of Cabiri,” said Darius, securing the book back in his arms. There was something unsettling about Saad’s reaction to the ancient text .
Saad sat back down. “You know the Court is at Miradith.”
“Yes.”
“Do you plan on taking the human with you?” Bright blue eyes stared at him.
Not if I can help it. Darius maintained his shields so Saad couldn’t read his mind. “Yes,” he replied, running a hand through his hair.
“She will not make it.”
“Oh yes she will.”
“No, she will not. No humans are allowed on Miradith , and well you know that. Why not leave her here with me while you meet with the Court? Or don’t you trust me, Prince?” asked Saad.
Trust? Hell, about as much as I’d trust Aphrodite to march in h ere and say she no longer
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