1-Line Wednesday | September 20

“So, you’re the magical advisor to the king now, huh?” Daena asked inquisitively.

“After Edric’s coronation, he will be free to choose whichever advisors he wants,” Kiera replied with as much grace as she could muster.

“But he trusts you, for some reason.”

“Aye, I have always been honest with him.”

“Everyone should be.”

“Yes, and yet too many see the role of royal advisor a stepping stone to greater fame and wealth.”

“And not you?”

Daena is the wife of King Edric Brightmane, while Kiera Windfall is younger and possesses a great deal of magical potential. In this conversation, there is a great deal of tension between the two. How does this tension resolve? You’ll be able to find out by reading The Forgotten Hero.