Fae and Fare (The Wandering Inn, #2)

by Pirateaba

“And why do the Antinium need to be strong? To conquer the continent?” “If necessary.” The cold-blooded response ties my tongue. Klbkch looks at me and shakes his head. “The Grand Queen is more minded to pursue peace at the moment, at least until she is certain victory would not weaken the Antinium. Moreover, I believe I can convince my Queen to speak against such an action. This continent is not what the Antinium seek. We require strength to take back our home.” “Your home? Someone chased you out?” My god, the book—I need to read the second part. What he’s saying changes everything. Klbkch nods. “It is why we fled Rhir. And why we continue to attempt to build our forces. We left because we were losing, Ryoka Griffin. And now that we are gone, the enemy will soon emerge above-ground again. This Blighted King is strong, but he is unprepared.” “Unprepared for what?” “We must be stronger. I must be stronger.” Klbkch looks at me. I’m transfixed. For a second, he seems huge. Ancient. I’m like a bug—in his eyes.

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