(eng) Lisa Blackwood - Gargoyle and Sorceress 04 by Sorceress at War

Author:Sorceress at War [War, Sorceress at]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Daryna’s sudden arrival surprised Lillian, but it also jarred her out of the numbing shock that had started to creep across her being. Daryna’s intent was obvious. And while Lillian wasn’t feeling precisely sympathetic to the soldiers, she couldn’t just stand back and watch them be snuffed from existence. Anna must have been thinking the same thing for she left Shadowlight to step between Daryna and the fallen soldiers.

Swiftly stepping out and away from Gregory’s sheltering wing, Lillian darted forward and circled around to stand beside Corporal Mackenzie.

“Lillian, step aside.” Daryna’s words were brisk and dripping with command.

“Nope.”

One of Daryna’s eyebrows arched up, showing her surprise. “These traitors must be put down, or their fear and hate will only spread like a disease.”

“That’s not your call to make,” Anna barked out, the rifle she’d taken from Shadowlight at the ready.

Behind Lillian, a growl broke the silence. Gregory. Really not happy. Lillian turned and pointed a finger at her mate. “You stay out of this.”

Gregory huffed out a startled grunt but swallowed back his aggression. Her gargoyle protector brought into line for a moment, she turned her attention toward Daryna. “You! Stow the fire and brimstone act. Violence generally only begets more violence. We need cooler heads. Yes, they attacked us. Yes, we used force to subdue them. But they are helpless now and are no threat to us. Their punishment will be decided by the humans. Not us.”

“Move out of the way.”

“Not until you’re rational.” Lillian spread her arms and wings wide, palms held out empty. “I’m not going to let you kill unconscious men. And I highly doubt you’re going to attack me just to get to them.”

Mind you, she expected Daryna knew a few spells and could get around Lillian’s defenses without much trouble.

Gregory, who had been stalking around the three women, finally released a chuckle. The tension in the air lessened a hundredfold. He paced over to Lillian and nuzzled at her hand.

A foolish thrill of happiness warmed her heart. Gregory had sided with her over his sorceress.

“I think the three of you must be some of the most formidable females to be found in any of the realms. I suppose it’s good that I adore strong women.” Gregory stood and wrapped a wing around Lillian, urging her up against his side. Then he reached out and wound his tail around Daryna, forcing her to lower her arm. When Daryna didn’t extinguish her magic, Gregory dragged her over to him.

Daryna hissed something but swallowed back her power before it could touch Gregory’s skin.

“There will be no more death this night. Besides, surely the future will hold enough. Lillian is correct. These humans will be turned over to their superiors.” Gregory glowered at them.

“They must be punished,” Daryna said, sounding taken aback.

“And they will,” Gregory said in a soothing voice. “As much as I would like to deal with them myself, our human allies will need to make the next move. If I do not like what that move is, we will discuss alternates.

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