Demetrius (Brethren Origins Book 2) - Plot & Excerpts
Demetrius asked, as the gadling was a trusted ally. “Is he among the injured? Didst thou offer assistance?”“To my knowledge, he was unharmed and tends his people, as he should, given they are his responsibility.” With a smirk, Sander arched a brow. “And we were dispatched to protect Van Hermant’s interests and naught more, thus we leave ye to continue thy travel.” With that, Sander heeled the flanks of his destrier and steered north.“Shameful.” Isolde drew back the hood of her cloak. “Arucard, I should prepare to care for our citizens, and I need to organize the wagon.”“Demetrius, I am trained to provide curative aid, and I would assist Isolde, with thy permission.” In his grasp, Athelyna wiggled free of the wool blanket. “Pray, let me serve those in need, my lord. This is my calling.”“Of course.” To say he was proud of his wife, in that instant, was to say too little. And as soon as her feet hit the ground, she went to work, issuing directives to various Chichesters. “What manner of woman have I married?”“A spirited woman, I suspect.” Arucard chuckled. “God be praised.”“Thou dost mock my situation.” Athelyna climbed to the seat, beside Isolde, and when she noted Demetrius’s regard, she smiled.“Nay. I remark on a commonality we share, and thou art blessed.” Arucard signaled the column and set a hurried pace. “Now, let us continue our journey, that we might be of support to our ally.”With heightened awareness, Demetrius urged his mount, and the caravan traversed the curve. As the landscape spread wide before him, he glimpsed the carnage of which Sander spoke. Several motionless forms littered the earth, excepting a small collective gathered on the perimeter of the glade. “God’s teeth. How could they refuse to provide assistance?”“Because Van Hermant is a mean-spirited old fool.” Arucard shook his head. “Ever since his son was killed in the aftermath of Isolde’s trial, he has blamed me for his misery. But I suspect he was a wretch in advance of our arrival on these shores.”Aeduuard de Cadby, a local resident who conspired with the Brethren to liberate Isolde, saluted. “Good sirrahs, I am gratified to see ye, as my men require thy aid.”“Thither art many wounded?”
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