Chapter 158

  "I cannot, for example," Daerton told them. "And I am generally exceptional in every way."

  Aurien made a faint sound of amused disagreement and the princess grinned suddenly, before turning her head in an attempt to hide it.

  "He wouldn't have brought me here if he didn't agree," Daerton told her, brushing off the dragon's disdain. "Would he, Ecaeris?" His lips curled as he looked up at me, his handsome face doe eyed in appeal.

  "There are only four Fae mages, and one Elvish, that can practise Necromancy," I said to Mariene in order to return the conversation to the war, ignoring the warlock's flirtation. "And I am one of them."

  "We will have to let the men know," Mariene looked at Ruelke. "Or we will have them fleeing the battle."

  "What are you thinking, my Lady?" Leongrad leaned over the table with Daerton and I.

  "Princess," Aurien corrected under his breath.