Ashborn Chapter 9
A family reunion. A jealous rival. And a truth Jessa never wanted to face.
A month passed quickly. I missed Veyrakh more every day, and nights were unbearable, yet the foreign dignitaries kept extending their occupation of the Citadel.
The married Riders had also been forced into the Barracks “for their safety” but had been encouraged to bring their families. To accommodate, the small rooms had been remodeled and combined by installing doors between a group of three suites to create larger suites with a sitting room in the middle and a bedroom on each side for those with children and a door between two suites for married couples without children.
On a brighter note, the restrictions had been somewhat eased over the past couple weeks. We were no longer confined to our individual quarters, although we were not to leave the Barracks. We could hang out with each other and talk, if we stayed in public areas which were still under guard. Hosting guests was permitted as well.