All right. I can even fix this. I just don't know how yet.
The outburst was most sincere. He didn't quite know how to do it yet. Waiting so long and suddenly... All the waiting was over.
-Are you going to tell her the truth?
The question also made him uneasy. Of course, he intended to tell. He didn't know the detail of how to do it either.
-I don't want to screw things up. Being hasty or even letting more people do it after all the confusion that happened in the fortress.
He considered how much difference almost two years could make.
-The truth is always easier.- the argument was also quite valid.
-I know that too. You can believe it.- the outburst was the most sincere.
Naturally, he could have guessed that there would be some confusion. Hell, he hadn't expected his wife to create such a mess.
-He's the genius type, you know that?
His wry smile was one of pure disbelief at the comment. Considering that she and Thalagar had only missed killing each other and the confusion ended in a duel... Considering that she had defied Corner's orders... Still reflecting that innate rebelliousness also got in the way... There were still followers of the Black Order. ..
Dealing with fanatical people is always one thing to make one wary of.
-I think after so long I know very well how rebellious she can be.- he tried not to explode with irritation.
Caution. It was like probing literally mined ground. Damned, be Thalagar. Hell itself take care of Corner. And as for Philip... He imagined the pleasure of getting his claws into the infamous infernal.
-You know you have problems, don't you?
-But of course, I know. That's what usually happens when a witch decides to walk around. Sorcerers can be a lot easier, you know?" he returned the question.
He went back to walking thoughtfully on deck, his legs planted quite naturally in front of the quarterdeck, indifferent to the raging sea.
- The choice of the supreme alpha...
-Compassion! That's already taken care of." He tried not to explode in complete frustration. I do not know what to do. Still.
Richard Morgan rested his hands on the ship's rail, realizing how rewarding the feeling of freedom was. Actually? He still relished the pleasure of adventures and commanding the ship. And without waiting everything changed.
- Do you intend to return to the scarlet lands?
His curious gaze remained overcast as he admired the clouds gathering in the grey sky. Come on! Come back? It certainly didn't seem like the most pleasant of ideas to her now. Almost two years. And all that time without being able to speak or explain... His hands were tense in his dark hair.
Remaining in command of Gaia didn't seem like a great alternative either. Maybe a new life. And then there was the main issue. He still had trusted men looking for the missing boy.
-I can go back and challenge Philip to a duel. I think that would give me great satisfaction.
Richard grumbled grumpily. A list of suitors... He ground his teeth furiously more than ever. He could even hold Garro to account, damn the tavern keeper.
- They are still looking for holy relics.
Richard squinted at his brother Mike, shaking his head in slight irritation. Hell, he knew that too.
- There are damn suitors everywhere. What did the wretched infamous Garro want anyway? - Richard shook his head in utter bewilderment. He continued at the height of irritation: I can avoid a lot of trouble and let the mad wolf sharpen her claws. Seriously? A bloody old man on the list?
He sighed with more significant irritation. It was no longer pleasant to know that his wife attracted so much attention. Not that there wasn't a certain masculine pride deep inside knowing how she'd taken care of every damned one on the list. A smile crossed his face.
-I liked how she treated the unfortunate man of the city.
Mike's laugh was thunderous..
- Underdog. I felt sorry for the poor guy.
-She could have been nicer. Turn infamous into a toad. Or a goddamn pig.
Richard sighed uncertainly.
-I think that when it comes to screaming and a lot of confusion, nobody comes close to his wife.- Mike was even more serious.
-Do you really believe that these ignorant people believe that they are going to bring a witch into Mother Church?- Richard managed to ask in astonishment.
It was never good to challenge old gods.