This Morgan, the Sea Dweller, did he take you by force?”
“I’d really rather not talk of unpleasantness especially as I prepare mentally for battle,” said Zin.
Surely this is trickery again, thought Yew, this enigmatic Morgan is a phantom. Yew scratched his head and wished this were a dream he could wake up from. But he knew it wasn’t for he had met with Morgan, man-to-man, before also.
“Yew. Consult with me,” ordered the angry Krest. They stepped quickly to a private place and lowered their voices.
“What do you think she is up to?” asked Krest.
“I’m not sure. But she is very determined to go. From what I know about her, we might as well give in,” said Yew.
“Do you think she’s really pregnant? You’ve been closer to Zin than any. Any morning signs, or abnormality?”
Yew thought for a moment.
“Her hands seemed very cool to touch last night.”
“Think, man. Women’s hands always feel cool when men feel hot. Don’t you have any evidence pro or con?”
“I’m sorry. I never even thought of the notion of Zin being with child. I don’t want to believe it but part of me says I’d better. I’ve heard of this Morgan man.”
“Well. She’s right, you know, from a military standpoint, if she is pregnant, she’s a tactical advantage. Do we want to use her as a decoy or diversion? We had no contingency plan for this opportunity,” said Krest in a matter of fact fashion.
Yew was dumbfounded and shaken.
“First, we’re to join, then have a child, now sacrifice both to a bloodsucking vampiress. I’m confused.”
“Yew. Get a hold on your emotions. We have to make a military decision now.”
“OK. If Zin comes with us, I can protect her or we can at least all die together.”
“I’m going to relieve you of your rank and quest if you can’t deliver a straight answer.”
“Yes, sir. She’s part of the inside squad and goes along,” Yew blurted while squeezing one eye shut. He had a tremendous stress headache. Zingara’s presence wasn’t in Yew’s attack scheme nor was Morgan sleeping with his woman. Nor Ungula, the hostage, being Zingara’s twin to top things off. The situation was becoming an intolerable nightmare. Yew Rue’s dream was in jeopardy.