Chapter 20

Athdar grabbed a chair, drug Merlin to it, and tied him down. He turned to Drakkor and King Rulm. “He’ll be out for a while, when he comes to I’ll be able to drain some of his ether. I don’t want to kill him yet, but I do want to learn more about The Grimoire to the Light, I need to find it.”

“I want to go back to Elspeth,” said King Rulm. “We have unfinished business.”

“We are trying to build an army here. Is that all you can think about. What about that Scottish bastard? Don’t you think we should find out why he was in the ether room?”

“Did you say Scottish? Did he have long black hair? Green and black kilt? Eyes like silver?” asked Drakkor.

“Red and black kilt. Why, do you know him?” Athdar asked. “I knew Merlin had something to do with this. I’m glad I was watching the woman. Ha! I knew it.”

“I think the man is Ian McGregor or one of his brothers, wearing another’s colors. They work with Merlin, and they are a pain in my ass. I killed his father and twin, about a year ago. I can’t believe he escaped and on a dragon. How is that even possible?”

“There’s a myth about dragons that I never believed. I may have to rethink that. Right now, my concern is Merlin. Aifric I’ll return you to the castle to have your fun with Elspeth. I don’t think it wise to keep her as a live play thing if you know what I mean. Have fun, then end it.”

“But, I’ve waited years for her.”

“Then have a lot of fun! When you’re done, end it! Drakkor keep an eye on Merlin, I’ll be back.” He opened the portal and he and the king walked through.