The Queen's Ring: Prequel to The Sixth Key
By Sue Perkins
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To save her husband and son, Alivet must agree to abandon her family and become the queen of her husband's brother.
Unable to save her family, Alivet makes one last stand to thwart the King's plans for the future.
Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins grew up in Devon, England and emigrated to New Zealand with her family. Sue and her husband live at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Her interests include writing, reading, genealogy and aqua jogging. Sue’s first romance novel was released in May 2007, quickly followed by a fantasy trilogy, more romance books, young adult and middle grade novels. Visit Sue Perkins webpage to discover more of Sue’s books, including her fantasy romance novels and middle grade level fantasy books. Her aim is to write a full length epic fantasy novel. The outline is complete, and Sue hopes to finish it by the end of 2018.
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The Queen's Ring - Sue Perkins
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Dedication and Acknowledgment
THIS NOVEL IS FOR ALL lovers of fantasy, young or not so young. I hope you enjoy my fantasy prequel to The Sixth Key.
Chapter One
THREE-YEAR-OLD TYNAN chased his father round the sundial at the centre of the rose garden while his mother Alivet watched. The boy’s dark hair reflected the sunshine and she smiled as Tynan giggled then grabbed his father's leg.
Got you, Daddy.
They look good together, don't they?
Alivet rose to her feet and bobbed a curtsy at the appearance of King Thorsa. Sit, my dear, do you mind if I join you?
The King sat beside her and they watched the father and son examine the roses, sniffing each one and commenting on the scent.
The three of you make a lovely family. When Barat comes to the throne I know the kingdom will be in good hands.
I hope you'll be with us for a long time, Your Majesty.
Alivet smiled at her father-in-law. You have so much to do before you pass the throne to your son.
Alivet, my dear, you and Barat must take care. You know the reason he spent so much of his youth travelling, but only the three of us know the truth. I believe my younger son Hurat suspects and, when I am gone, he will try to usurp the throne. You must be ready to fight for what belongs to Barat.
King Thorsa stared at her, a stern expression in his eyes. Do you understand?
Yes, I do, Your Majesty, but what can we do? If Hurat proves his suspicions, the council will take the throne from Barat.
Tears pricked Alivet's eyes. She'd been afraid this situation might arise, but had tried to keep her fears from her husband.
Remind them they have no right to overlook Barat. Tell them to read the original documents for ascending to the throne. They make no mention of magic.
He looked up and smiled. Hush now, Tynan and my son are coming. I wanted to warn you so you are prepared.
The family entered the castle hall and approached the top table. Hurat sat to one side of the huge chair in the centre. He smirked as his older brother's family seated themselves on the other side and Thorsa sank into the larger chair. Alivet hid the shiver passing through her body. Hurat had always made her nervous, but his glances in her direction in recent months had taken on a more covetous nature.
RAIN FELL LATER IN the week, making it impossible to walk in the gardens. To use up some of her son's abundant energy, Alivet took him to the portrait gallery on the top floor of the castle.