Chapter 19

The Speaker cast an odd look her way before turning back to Ishaan. “Does she understand me? Can she?”

“We do not share a language, Speaker, but I understand you well.” Carina almost smiled at the surprise on the man’s face. “I thank you for speaking with me.”

“The rest of the council awaits.” The Speaker nodded to her, raking her with his eyes and turned back to Ishaan again. “Bring her with you, I’m eager to hear her proposal in the morning.”

The Speaker left with another nod in her direction and Ishaan turned towards them. “I guess you’re all coming home with me tonight, the council will start in the morning.”

Carina nodded, stepping to Ishaan’s side. “Tell me, what did his look mean. The last one, right before he left. I am unable to parse it with that strange hair above his lip.”

“He’s interested in what you are.” Ishaan said, wincing a little bit. “Slightly confused but interested.”