Tales of Aradia The Last Witch Volume (40 page)

Tristan nodded as Aradia continued.
"But if I don't there will be war anyway?"

"I figured you were smart enough to
grasp this," said Tristan smiling,

"Oh and by the way," he added while
leaping off the tree. "Before we came to rescue you I had a long
talk with the Hidden Council of Salem. They have agreed that in
order to prevent bloodshed, and further political upheaval you must
choose a consort by the end of the next school year."

"What?" Aradia gasped.

"And," Tristan added while in the
process of turning to leave. "It has to be in front of everyone so
there can be no question where your loyalties lie."

He then began to walk
away

He only paused when Aradia called
after him. "But... but Tristan that is not fair!"

Tristan laughed as he turned to
face her. "Aradia all is fair in love and war and believe me this
is both!"

Cackling, he then disappeared into
the woods in a whoosh of wind and light. Aradia slowly turned to
look at the others who stood staring at her. One with sympathy, one
with annoyed anticipation like this was what he was hoping for
since day one, and the other with eagerness and confidence in what
he thought her choice was obviously going to be.

Aradia sighed as she looked at all
three of them.

Until she finally said "Oh lord,"
and buried her face in her hands.

End of Volume Two

Find out what happens next in
Tales of Aradia the Last Witch Volume 3. The next in this exciting
series.
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