Inhuman — Chapter 11

Temporary Accommodations and the Prince’s Danger

“Wake up!”

Filko Noos leaned over the bed where Erdem and one of his wife’s lay sleeping. The prince rolled away from the sound.

“Your eminence, the emperor is calling for you,” Filko spoke louder. “Nazalath is waiting!”

This time the words got through and Erdem forced himself to sit up. He looked at the train car, slowly realizing he was not back at the palace.

“Where’s my servant?” He yawned, then recognized Filko. “What does father want?”

“I’m not sure of his orders. However, I have a carriage waiting outside. We must hurry, since the emperor’s train is waiting for you to join him.”

A few minutes later, an upset Erdem got into the carriage while still trying to dress. His mood worsened when he found out Filko wouldn’t help the prince get dressed, despite making Erdem’s servant stay on the train.

As the carriage, escorted by a small contingent of cavalry, sped through the early morning light, the spy master gave Erdem an explanation.

“We had an advance party ahead of your father’s train,” the spy leaned back in his seat. “They reached Makla last night and sent a cable to your father about unrest coming from the local…