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The Battered Lamp Chapter Thirty-Six: The Gamble of the Warrior
Date: 5/19/2015, Categories: Fantasy, Violence, Author: mypenname3000, Rating: 90.3, Source: sexstories.com
look. “That is what we shall do.” “Who made you the boss, Aaliyah?” Fatima demanded. “I am Kyle's first wife.” She forced herself to be strong. To be the Sultana. “In Kyle's absence, it falls to me to lead us. So we are going into the war room, and we shall make plans in the event Kyle is captured or...killed.” Fatima recoiled. “He can't die...” Tears brimmed in her eyes. “He can't!” Fumi hugged Fatima tighter. “He won't. But...we need to plan for the worst. But our husband is strong. He will survive. Believe in him.” A Jann courtier walked up. “Sultanas,” he bowed. “Another emissary from the Su...Rashid has arrived. He demands an audience with you.” Fear clutched at Aaliyah's throat. “We shall receive him in the throne room.” She didn't know how she kept her voice from cracking. She wanted to run away as she marched to the throne room. She wanted to hide beneath her bed and wait for Kyle to come home. She didn't want to face Rashid's messenger. There was nothing good in this. Kyle had failed. He may even be dead. Aaliyah sat upon the tourmaline throne. She felt so small. The emissary strode in, carrying a bundle wrapped in blue silk. He was young and fit, an oiled, black beard twisted into a pair of points beneath his chin. He knelt before her throne. “Sheikha Aaliyah binti al-Jann Unmei, I greet you in the name of our great sultan, Rashid ibn al-Marid.” Aaliyah nodded. The emissary uncovered his bundle, setting it on the floor. Earthbones. Kyle's sword. Aaliyah's stomach ...