Trump Card

Her body was so weak that just after talking to Aed Ruad she would have fainted if not for the rabbit stew a servant had brought for her. She ate it hungrily and wondered as to how Aed Ruad managed this place with limited resources and weather being nasty. But then it was none of her concern. She reasoned that his mother might have siphoned off some money for this place too. 

As the food entered her stomach, she couldn't help thinking as to when was the last, she had such good food. With a moan that she stifled, she finished the stew soon. Siora wiped her mouth with her sleeve and took in a deep breath of satisfaction. When she opened her eyes, she found Aed Ruad still sitting in the chair. She knew that Seraph had emerged and talked to him but she didn't know what because she had almost fainted by then. 

"Did you talk to your father?" she asked in a low voice. 

"I did," he replied.