The Mage's Heart
“Your own servants, fine clothing, wealth... Many rewards if you comply with the Queen’s wishes.”
“And what are those wishes?” I wondered.
The mage nodded to the Queen, who looked over my shoulder. The doors to the chamber were opened and two armoured guards dragged a filthy young man between them. He struggled, muscles straining against the torn cloth of his top and the ragged edges of his trousers. Half ogre, I thought, from his size. He threw back his head with a roar, managing to free his arm from one of the armoured men. A blow to his head sent him staggering, and they bound his arms behind him before forcing him to his knees at my side. He met my eyes with defiance.
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