The Legacy Series, #1
Rain of Shadows and Endings
by Melissa K. Roehrich
Contents
39. Theon
Overview
Theon meets Dagian and Lealla for a tense dinner where they press him about Tessa’s apparent connection to Tristyn Blackheart and demand an introduction. They also threaten to expose reports of a Sargon dragon, implicating Luka. Theon harshly interrogates Tessa afterward, then returns home to find his father unexpectedly waiting.
Summary
Theon escorts Tessa to a private dinner with Dagian and Lealla. He maintains a calculated display of intimacy and control with Tessa while gauging their intentions. Dagian flaunts power, and Theon counters with confidence and shadows, noting Tessa’s discomfort and responsiveness.
Over dinner, Dagian pivots to the Emerging Ceremony, then reveals he witnessed Tessa’s closeness with Tristyn Blackheart at the social, implying a secret alliance. Theon denies impropriety, and Tessa subtly plays along with Theon’s shadows to project unity. Dagian ultimately asks Theon to arrange an introduction to Blackheart.
Theon refuses, citing a new arrangement he won’t jeopardize. As Dagian and Lealla depart, they threaten to reveal reports of a flying, fire-breathing creature—hinting at a surviving Sargon, Luka. Theon warns them to be careful, but the leverage is clear.
Afterward, Theon turns his anger on Tessa for jeopardizing plans, using shadows to gag her and demanding details about Blackheart. In the vehicle, Tessa admits she learned Blackheart’s surname in Rockmoor and has his card but denies any contact or knowledge of his presence at the social. Theon demands obedience and loyalty, invoking her Mark.
Arriving home, the trio senses something amiss; Tessa cannot say Theon’s name, signaling a powerful presence. They enter to find Theon’s father waiting in the sitting room, setting up a new confrontation.
Who Appears
- TheonArius heir; manages a fraught dinner, refuses Dagian’s request, threatens with shadows, angrily interrogates Tessa, and finds his father waiting at home.
- TessaTheon’s Source; plays along publicly, reacts to power displays, admits knowing Blackheart’s surname and having his card, denies contact, punished by Theon’s shadows.
- DagianAchaz heir; probes about Tristyn Blackheart, demands an introduction, and threatens to expose reports of a Sargon dragon.
- LeallaSerafina heir; supports Dagian’s pressure, mocks Arius secrecy, and joins the threat to sway other kingdoms.
- LukaAdvisor/warrior; keeps training details from Theon, implicated as the rumored Sargon, helps assess security on return.
- AxelTheon’s brother; drinks heavily, mocks Dagian, worries about Luka’s exposure, moves to secure the house.
- Theon’s fatherUnannounced presence at Theon’s home, signaling imminent confrontation and higher-stakes scrutiny.
- Dagian’s SourceSilent, obedient companion mirroring control dynamics; underscores Dagian’s image of mastery.
- Lealla’s SourceAttentive, compliant; aids Lealla and contrasts with Tessa’s defiance.