Shadow War - Deborah Chester
Shadow War
Ruby Throne Trilogy Book 2
Deborah Chester
Part One
Chapter One
The fanfare of trumpets came at last, a bugling summons that filled the arena and reached all the way down into the subcaverns below. The milling activity in the preparation rooms, barracks, and passageways briefly ceased as attendants, scrub-boys, healers, trainers, and gladiators lifted their heads to listen. Even a momentary hush fell over the guards at their posts.
Inside his private ready room, Caelan E ...