years in exile here have not been kind to me. I am not as strong as I was when I rescued you. I have been unable to pierce her shield since then. I am useless.”
Lisbeth nodded. “I understand, but you all need to comprehend I will not sacrifice Zeena. We must find a way to get her out of there alive.”
“There is but one way to free your friend,” the Elder murmured. She almost didn’t hear what he said beneath the howling of the wind.
“But you just said the Queen would kill her anyway,” Luca broke in.
“Not if the Queen is dead.”
“I have tried to kill her,” Tristan snapped. “She has a powerful mind shield around her that is impenetrable. My father and his followers tried to kill her with a stake through her heart. He ended up dead and she only became more powerful. Many have tried to slay her and they all died.”
The Elder gave an irritated grunt and Lisbeth waved at the three males to back off. She encircled the Elder’s elbow with her arm and led him away from the brooding males.
“What is it, Elder? How can we kill her?” she asked.
“That you have the ability to lay down your life for your young friend is commendable. That you do not easily give up is a good trait. And that you have a male who is shielding your innermost thoughts from me is quite a feat. He is strong protection. All three males are good choices. You are perfect Queen material.”
Satin smiled at his comment but she shook her head in denial. “Sorry, but the Queen wouldn’t see it that way.”
“She wouldn’t have to. Not if you killed her.”
Frustration wound its way through her. Perhaps the Elder was not quite right in his mind? Had she made a mistake in coming to him for help? So far, he was telling her of ideas that would just get everyone killed.
“What I am about to express to you I would not tell just anyone unless I was sure that you would be the perfect Queen to take over the Crimson Clan.”
“You’re being so sweet, but Elder, we must deal with reality. I am but a rogue. Only full-breeds can rule.”
“Whoever kills the Queen rules,” the Elder replied tenderly.
Lisbeth shook her head. Perhaps he did have some screws loose.
“It can’t be that simple. The Queen is indestructible.”
“It is that simple and as I said killing her is not simple. There is but one way she can be killed.”
“How?” Jaymes asked as he and the other two males crowded in around Lisbeth once again. It seemed she still had a bit more male training to do. She’d just warned them off moments earlier and yet here they were surrounding her again. But she would let their disobedience pass. This time.
“The Queen has a staff, similar to this one.” he held up his cane.
“Yes, hers is a bit different. She has a clear ball as her handle and you don’t have one,” Lisbeth said.
The Elder nodded. “Destroy that ball and the Crimson Clan will fall into your hands.”
“It cannot be that simple,” Luca said.
“It is not that simple, male.” The Elder was agitated. “The Queen’s mind veil guards the scepter. However, when her guard is lowered, the scepter is susceptible. The only problem is the ball in the handle is virtually indestructible. Simply dropping it or trying to crack it or shatter it doesn’t work. Believe me, I have tried. Hence, my banishment.”
“She’s always a careful female,” Tristan said. “Why would she leave you alive to give out her secret? Why did she not kill you? Perhaps it is time someone does kill you!”
Alarm made Lisbeth cry out as Tristan brandished one of his poison-tipped throwing stars in his hand. He stood poised to throw it at the Elder. Behind her, Jaymes unsheathed his daggers and Luca stepped in beside her with an arrow in his crossbow, aimed at the Elder.
What in the world was wrong with these males?
“Unless you’re sending us into a trap,” Jaymes growled. “Tristan could just nick you with the poison tip and you’d be dead and you wouldn’t be able
Lisbeth nodded. “I understand, but you all need to comprehend I will not sacrifice Zeena. We must find a way to get her out of there alive.”
“There is but one way to free your friend,” the Elder murmured. She almost didn’t hear what he said beneath the howling of the wind.
“But you just said the Queen would kill her anyway,” Luca broke in.
“Not if the Queen is dead.”
“I have tried to kill her,” Tristan snapped. “She has a powerful mind shield around her that is impenetrable. My father and his followers tried to kill her with a stake through her heart. He ended up dead and she only became more powerful. Many have tried to slay her and they all died.”
The Elder gave an irritated grunt and Lisbeth waved at the three males to back off. She encircled the Elder’s elbow with her arm and led him away from the brooding males.
“What is it, Elder? How can we kill her?” she asked.
“That you have the ability to lay down your life for your young friend is commendable. That you do not easily give up is a good trait. And that you have a male who is shielding your innermost thoughts from me is quite a feat. He is strong protection. All three males are good choices. You are perfect Queen material.”
Satin smiled at his comment but she shook her head in denial. “Sorry, but the Queen wouldn’t see it that way.”
“She wouldn’t have to. Not if you killed her.”
Frustration wound its way through her. Perhaps the Elder was not quite right in his mind? Had she made a mistake in coming to him for help? So far, he was telling her of ideas that would just get everyone killed.
“What I am about to express to you I would not tell just anyone unless I was sure that you would be the perfect Queen to take over the Crimson Clan.”
“You’re being so sweet, but Elder, we must deal with reality. I am but a rogue. Only full-breeds can rule.”
“Whoever kills the Queen rules,” the Elder replied tenderly.
Lisbeth shook her head. Perhaps he did have some screws loose.
“It can’t be that simple. The Queen is indestructible.”
“It is that simple and as I said killing her is not simple. There is but one way she can be killed.”
“How?” Jaymes asked as he and the other two males crowded in around Lisbeth once again. It seemed she still had a bit more male training to do. She’d just warned them off moments earlier and yet here they were surrounding her again. But she would let their disobedience pass. This time.
“The Queen has a staff, similar to this one.” he held up his cane.
“Yes, hers is a bit different. She has a clear ball as her handle and you don’t have one,” Lisbeth said.
The Elder nodded. “Destroy that ball and the Crimson Clan will fall into your hands.”
“It cannot be that simple,” Luca said.
“It is not that simple, male.” The Elder was agitated. “The Queen’s mind veil guards the scepter. However, when her guard is lowered, the scepter is susceptible. The only problem is the ball in the handle is virtually indestructible. Simply dropping it or trying to crack it or shatter it doesn’t work. Believe me, I have tried. Hence, my banishment.”
“She’s always a careful female,” Tristan said. “Why would she leave you alive to give out her secret? Why did she not kill you? Perhaps it is time someone does kill you!”
Alarm made Lisbeth cry out as Tristan brandished one of his poison-tipped throwing stars in his hand. He stood poised to throw it at the Elder. Behind her, Jaymes unsheathed his daggers and Luca stepped in beside her with an arrow in his crossbow, aimed at the Elder.
What in the world was wrong with these males?
“Unless you’re sending us into a trap,” Jaymes growled. “Tristan could just nick you with the poison tip and you’d be dead and you wouldn’t be able
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