The Soldier's Lotus (36 page)

“Will Lord
Kesandrahn
—”

“No, Regent.” Saerileth patted his arm. “If I am ‘Lotus’,
then he must be ‘Darien’.”

“Will Darien be coming tomorrow to visit His Grace?”

As Kamen said the words, Saerileth understood his heart’s
state. Kamen was as much over Darien as it was possible for him to be, at least
until he found someone who truly could love him. “Yes, my Master will be here
tomorrow, and you will not, will you?”

“I wouldn’t want to distress him.” Kamen could not look at
her as he spoke.

“Please, Regent, you must not think this way.” Saerileth
sighed. There was no way to for her to explain; that was Darien’s place. And
Darien would not hurt Kamen’s pride by speaking aloud of Kamen’s fruitless
love.

“I know, Lotus. He doesn’t want to see me, and I don’t
blame him. After I tried to divide the two of you—” He broke off.

Saerileth could not stand it any longer. Kamen’s heart
would never heal further without help. He had forgotten as much of his love as
he could, but Darien was not helping the cure. True, Darien was keeping himself
from Kamen, but Darien could not less deserve to be loved. Until Kamen’s heart
could rest elsewhere, he would always yearn after Darien. She resolved to speak
to Darien about it when she returned home. Together they would find a fit mate
for Kamen. Darien was richer now than he had been before the rebellion, thanks
to the honors and rewards the king had heaped upon him, and it would not be
impossible for them to obtain a Lotus for Kamen.

It was a good plan, and she was sure that Darien would
agree. If Kamen loved someone else, Darien would be able to be with his friend
again.
Yes.
That was what was needed.

A Lotus for the Regent.

The End

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Other Books by Adonis Devereux:

Worth His Freedom

Bride for the God-King

Chasing Earth and Flame

The Twelve Naughty Princesses

Love Comes Twice

Burn
Like
Ice

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Publishing

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