“Iris, why do I feel worry in your heart?” Jay’s voice cut into her thoughts.
“Your mother is telling me how ruthless of a king you are.”
“Not ever with my queen,” he said gently.
“Never,” Onyx’s voice broke through.
Iris grinned at the clear communication. “Onyx, I missed you. I wish I was riding with you.”
“Then you shall. I have a surprise for you.” Onyx growled in her mind. “Will you show your thrall your bravery my queen and make a leap of faith as you did in the caves?”
She jumped up excitedly and raced to the railing and looked over. They were stories over the courtyard.
“I will tell you when to jump.”
“Jump or fall?” she asked aloud and heard the startled gasps behind her. She turned to look at them with wide eyes. “Onyx wants me to jump.” She gave a gleeful giggle.
“Iri
