Temptation of the Warrior
Chapter One
The Isle of Coruain, 981
"Merrick, I doona know how long we can protect Coruain with you and Brogan gone," said Ana, falling into step beside her long-legged cousin, who was newly invested as high chieftain of all the Druzai people. "Allow me to go in your stead while you remain here to guard the isle. I can search for the stone while—"
"You have taken no warrior's training, Ana, and my quest in the Tuath lands will likely be dangerous." His father never would have sent a woman on such an errand, nor would he.
They hastened from the Chamber of Elders as Merrick peeled off the official blue Robe of the Chamber and tossed it to a nearby servant. There was no time to waste. Even now, Eilinora, the ancient enemy of the Druzai, was gathering her powers and uniting her allies to attack. The witch had escaped her prison and murdered his father, Kieran, taking the high chieftain's scepter of power. Every Druzai knew there would be no stopping Eilinora without the ancient brìgha-stones, hidden centuries ago in the realm of the Tuath, the nonmagical people o ... read full excerpt from: Temptation of the Warrior ebook
