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CalledtoPower
Book: CalledtoPower Read Online Free
Author: Viola Grace
Tags: Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy
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and she counselled the girls as they flew across the stars toward Thoola. She blushed so often during those communications, she wasn’t sure that Dorium knew her actual skin colour.
    Tavya was serving tea to their little group, and when Sy took her seat, the men ranged themselves around the small table in a disturbing upright formation.
    “Gentlemen, when the Vexar get here, feel free to be formal, for now, have some tea.” They didn’t move, so she added, “That’s an order.”
    Grinning, they took the chairs and settled themselves.
    Agoth grinned, showing his sharp white teeth. “We want you to get used to giving us orders. It is imperative that you present as a strong leader. With three Citadel bodyguards, we will be making a strong impression for you.”
    Dorium offered her cream for her tea, but she demurred.
    They sat around having a pleasant chat, and when the Vexar shuttle landed in front of the Citadel, they were laughing at some very inappropriate jokes regarding species who did not wear clothing and who, in fact, fought anyone who did. Being attacked by nudists was distracting, but it was an easy fight.
    The Vexar honour guard was taken aback by the casual nature of their gathering, and Syrella got to her feet to face the captain.
    “Captain, welcome to Thoola.”
    “Duchess, we are honoured to escort you to Vexa.”
    “Thank you, Captain, but is there room for four on your ship?”
    He blinked in surprise. “We are only prepared for your arrival.”
    Sy nodded as if she expected nothing less. “Thank you, Captain. We will travel in the Citadel ship to Vexa. It is only appropriate as the Citadel has been my home for decades.”
    “But…” The captain of the Vexar vessel looked so confused.
    Dorium faced the man and inclined his head. “We are the Citadel-assigned guards, and we have responsibility to keep the Duchess of Saluthic alive and well. We will be remaining with her until she orders us to leave.”
    The captain spoke quickly with his second in command before he returned to the small gathering. “You will follow us, but we will be with you right up until the moment we touch down. From that point on, we are your escort.”
    Dorium grinned at him. “Escort all you like, but we will be with her the entire time.”
    Syrella fought the urge to close her eyes. No wonder the males at the Citadel were kept separated from the females during puberty. If there were displays like this, the girls would kill them.
    “You two hash this out, and I will speak with the headmistress. Notify me when you have worked it out amongst yourselves.” Sy met Dorium’s gaze, and her smile authorized him to settle matters quickly.
    She gathered her skirts and left the tent an instant before the first punch flew. Sy winced and kept walking toward the Citadel.
    Wadara walked out of the gates and stepped toward her. “I thought you were leaving.”
    Sy shrugged, “So did I, but the boys were having a pissing contest, and I wanted to be as far away as I could while they hashed out who was going to have the honour of my company.”
    Wadara’s eyes widened as someone flew out of the tent behind Syrella. Sy refused to look.
    “You aren’t even curious to see how things are proceeding?” Wadara winced as she saw something objectionable behind Sy.
    “No. I refuse to look. As a personal request, could you have Negina and Weshka come down here? No matter who wins, I want everyone leaving here whole and only a little bit sore.”
    Wadara winked. “Of course. They will be down in a moment. I think it will be nice for them to practice on someone other than those of your students who get run over by goats.”
    Sy snickered. “I know you wanted me to leave with a bit of dignity, but this seems to be the sort of thing that I have always set off. Nothing goes smoothly around me, and I have decided to embrace it.”
    “A healthy attitude. It is one I have held since I began my tenure here.” Wadara grinned.
    They began to
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