Flash Fiction # #338 -- Connor of Northgate/23

The idea that Ordin wanted to be heir to Northgate bothered Connor in ways he could not fully explain, even to himself.  It was just wrong, and not just because of this attitude toward the one human in their midst."Does he think annoying Lord Northgate is the way to the position?" Connor asked."No," Nylia replied.  Her voice softened.  "Lord Northgate hasn't named an heir, and if he dies,