Chapter 102

Novices and Fire Mages sat around eight large tables in the dining hall. All kinds of meats seasoned with garlic, rosemary, mustard seeds and other spices had been prepared by the mages and novices in charge of the kitchen. Sauces, mashed potatoes, green beans and mushrooms cooked in butter were placed on big, round plates next to the meat. Decanters and pitches with wine and other beverages were within arm’s reach.

Rhobart, Ayla, and Milton sat at the same table as the Arch-Mage, the twins were yet to arrive. Kerra was lying at Rhobart’s feet, chewing a bone.

Word of the King of Nordmar and his n’alxa arriving at the Fire Monastery had spread like wildfire. Many stopped at the table where Ayla and Rhobart sat, wanting to congratulate the King on finally finding the future Queen of Nordmar or to meet Ayla. All the attention made Ayla feel uncomfortable. She went from the girl who had been locked in her room to the woman who, together with Rhobart, would rule Nordmar. It scared her.