The Gifted Luna
"There is no proof! Only weak men are afraid to take power, to take charge! Take a good look at me. Do I look like a weakling who would fret over pieces of scribbled paper, forged signatures and crests?"
"You are one of the strongest men that I know, my lord."
"My lord, the Luna is coming this way," a guard announced.
Without responding, Garrett turned sharply toward the tent flap as it opened and Vanessa strode in.
She wore dark armor trimmed with silver, her hair braided tight, her posture regal but icy.
"Father," she smoothly called, "I could hear your shouting from the far end of the camp. You are scaring the men, they are having second thoughts, and their faith in you, in us is wavering