I put another pin in our map and sipped my water. A small luxury.
"Those men are pissed."
I look up and see Luke.
"I pushed them until they fell from exhaustion. Just as you ordered."
"Listen, Luke. I'm- "
"I know. And I understand. You were next in line for the throne. Those were your people." He glances down at the map. "What's this?"
"Those elves can seriously help us. They're good, and I mean really good."
"Perhaps they can be lieutenants?"
"I think so. They're good for the position."
"But do you think the men will listen to elves?" Luke asks.
"Just as you did, they'll have to earn the respect. Here's what I think. I want Hannah scavenging for berries. As many as possible. I want you to pick your two best shots to go hunting."
"Yes, ma'am."
"I wait it done tomorrow. Get some sleep, kid." He smiles and leaves. I look down at my map yet again.
We don't need to win.
But we sure as hell won't sit quietly.
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Jade the Starr Within
FantastikA princess with a new life. A jock forced to grow up too fast. A soldier reborn. 3 stories. Originally titled Jade, the starr within, the Dragon Knights of Ironbelle follows the story of Jade Starr, princess of the mermaid kingdom. Jade wakes up on...
