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    Teal's Choice
    Teal's Choice
    Teal's Choice
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    Teal's Choice

    By Royce Day

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    Now held to her dragon by chains of obligation rather than force, Teal finds herself at odds with him again as she serves as his agent in the land he rules.

    Part Three of The Dragon's Companion omnibus.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRoyce Day
    Release dateJan 11, 2011
    ISBN9781458187284
    Teal's Choice
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    Royce Day

    A lover of fantasy and science fiction works since his childhood, Royce Day is now a forty-something creator, using the power of the Internet to tell his tales.

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      Teal's Choice - Royce Day

      Teal's Choice

      Royce Easton Day

      Published by Royce Easton Day at Smashwords

      Copyright 2011 Royce Easton Day

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      The phlegmatic bay mare trotted along the flat stone path to the Dragon’s castle, its equine mind dismissive of the massive stone structure that loomed ahead of it. Teal gripped the horse’s reins in her hands, wishing she could be so calm. Fifteen years she had been traveling to and from this stone prison, and she felt dread in her heart every time she returned.

      The castle was a reflection of its master. Massive, impenetrable, powerful, with walls twelve feet thick and six equidistant towers, sitting atop a stone hill fifty feet high. It loomed over the nearby village like a gray shadow, always there, never leaving one’s consciousness for long. It was the home of the Dragon, the one who’s whim Teal had pledged to serve until she died.

      Today she would have to beg him for a life. Teal wondered bleakly what the price would be this time. She had made too many bad bargains in the past, many of which she was still paying for.

      After passing through the castle’s gates, Teal handed off her mount to a servant and went to report to her master. She found the Dragon in the castle’s Great Hall, sitting in a padded armchair, his feet propped up before the fireplace. Even this late in the season the heat from the fireplace was oppressive. The Dragon appeared to take little notice of it, not even deigning to sweat. In this place he appeared to be a heavily built man of mature years. When he stood, projecting himself, he was the epitome of a wise and powerful lord. Sitting down he looked a like a well-fed tiger, dangerous even when he was satisfied.

      Welcome, Teal, he said, gesturing to the chair on the opposite side of the fireplace. Please, sit.

      No, thank you, she replied. She pulled off her leash, an elaborate piece of jewelry consisting of a silver bracelet, a ring, with a chain connecting the two, and put it on the table beside the Dragon. She was never permitted to leave the castle, or the Dragon’s lair, without putting it on. Outside the Dragon’s immediate area, it was un-removable, providing him with an easy means to track her whereabouts.

      The Dragon sighed in feigned disappointment, though he could hardly be surprised by her answer. Teal had never allowed herself to get too comfortable in his presence. Whenever she had before, it had always led to mistakes that had snared her further in his clutches.

      The Dragon stood up from his seat and removed a bottle of brandy from a nearby cabinet, pouring himself a drink. Would you care to indulge? he asked, holding to his tradition. He knew full well that she never drank in his presence either.

      Some traditions were never meant to remain unaltered. Yes, I will, Teal said. The Dragon’s face froze up in confusion, as he momentarily forgot what expression to put on wear. Finally he settled for one of concern.

      Tell me, what troubles you, my bard, he said, putting his own glass down and pouring her a drink.

      Teal couldn’t bring herself to look directly at him, instead she began to pace, weaving an oval pattern on the flagstones. Dragon, in the fifteen years I have been your servant, I’d like to think I’ve treated the villagers of this county well, she began. The towns have prospered. No one goes hungry. They live in relative peace. In fifteen years I have never had to lay a heavy hand on any peasant in order to enforce your law.

      All very true, the Dragon agreed. I have never had argument with your stewardship. He paused. Has something changed to make you doubt your abilities?

      "I think I am going to have

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