Olga looked uncomfortable again. Mikhail was starting to recognize the signs of when the Horse Witches got another strange order from the king. Was this king always so meddlesome and unpredictable to his followers? If so, this may prove useful.
Sure enough, the woman said, "The king has ordered that you must accompany us to be used as a stud. He seems to have been impressed by your siring triplets in your fiancé. Do not worry. You will not have to be in horse form the whole journey, and we will return here in time for the birth of your triplets."
Mikhail was doubtful. That would still be several months. Also, this could be another way for the rebels to use him as leverage to control his family, even if Olga was unaware of it. Unlike with Anya, this would be real.
Lastly, did he really want to breed these mares, especially if many of them could be transformed prisoners, perhaps even friends and acquaintances?
"Do I have the option of refusing?" Mikhail ventured.
Olga looked away. "Well...