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Bourke sat on the tall, intricately carved throne, his hands resting on the arms, which were covered with rich purple velvet
"He&039;s alive, I tell you So the castle With Kray And Sharilyn" Bourke dragged a hand across his brow "And the wolf of Argone"
"It&039;s impossible!" Selene exclaimed "I ith hirave" Bourke was practically shouting now "What say you, ed to escape froeons?"
"It is obvious to me that his wife took on my shape and effected his release," Renick replied calmly "Never fear, my lord, ill have therily "We&039;ve lost everything" He ran a hand through his hair, then druers on the carved arm of the throne "We&039;ll have to flee the country Find sanctuary He&039;ll never forgive , you fool!" Renick snapped "We&039;ve lost nothing!"
Bourke glared at the ator for the last twelve years
"If you think that, Renick, then you&039;re a bigger fool than I iined The people have always loved Carrick Now that he&039;s returned, they won&039;t rest until he&039;s restored to the throne"
"This is all your fault, you spineless dolt If you&039;d killed hi to worry about now"
Bourke stood up, his face flushed with rage "You dare to call me such names! Jance! Arrest this man!"
"There will be no need for that, Jance," Renick said
A slow grin spread over the Interrogator&039;s face as he drew his sword and climbed the three steps that led to the throne
"Jance!" Bourke screaht hand "Arrest this er takes orders froht his loyalty a long tie!" Bourke sputtered
"Indeed?"
With a cry, Bourke reached for his sword
It was thefor Face void of all expression, he drove his sword into Bourke&039;s heart and gave it a short hard twist
For a long ator&039;s sword, his eyes staring at the blood that dripped frolazed over and he fell forward
Renick put out a hand to stop Bourke&039;s fall Withdrawing his sword froentle shove and the body teetered backward and dropped with lifeless grace onto the throne
Slowly, Renick turned to face Selene She atching him, her face drained of color, her eyes ith disbelief
"My lady," Renick said, holding out his hand, "hoould you like to share the throne of Mouldour?"