Kaled and his company, upon entering Medera with a Mederan military escort, leave behind their mysterious watchers, and find themselves facing new challenges.Having met and befriended Aron, the crown prince of Medera, Kaled approaches the negotiations with Aman with cautious hope. Those hopes are dashed from the onset. Aman's tactics prove to be brutal and affective, causing Kaled to wonder if his dangerous trek across the Flatbush was in vain. He sets Bret Baraal to the task of searching through the small library in his suite for any information that may assist him in the negotiations, but there appears to be little hope there.Hawke Baraal, true to his volatile nature, has no difficulty finding trouble in Medera. Having befriended Rush Soren, a Mederan lieutenant, he finally finds direction for his future. He sets his sights on becoming a member of Kaled's Royal Guard, but is all too aware that his own contentious nature is his greatest stumbling block in achieving such a lofty and disciplined position. He determines he will have to overcome his faults and prove himself to Kaled and Captain Elderson.As Aman makes negotiants nearly impossible, Aron reveals to Kaled a secret his father would prefer remain hidden, raising Aman's ire. Kaled, finally understanding his only hope for success, sends Bret and Corporal Leeds on a vital return mission to Vasi-Kedar, unaware of the peril into which they will be riding.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest
everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We
deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15.
ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.