[02] No Rest For The Wicked by Kresley Cole

Author:Kresley Cole [Cole, Kresley]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-07-26T12:43:19+00:00

Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Worse, the chamber’s darkness had begun weighing heavily on her—the way one felt

when saddled with a ponderous hex. She gave a bitter laugh. She was now officially a

vicious Valkyrie assassin—who was scared of the dark.

The wraiths had never creeped her out, she found the basilisks kind of endearing, and she

could be thrown into a cage with a thousand contagious ghouls and not blink an eye—as

long as the cage wasn’t gloomy and oppressive.

If she had action, she could ignore her fear, but simply sitting here with nothing to do but

contemplate it...

She had two alternatives. She could wait for the vampire, hoping he ignored her last irate

demand that he leave her alone. But even if he did come to the rescue, he wouldn’t be able

to trace her where she needed to go—which was mere feet beyond these boulders. She’d

wager that Sebastian hadn’t previously visited any Argentinean cave entrances.

Besides, how long could she wait for him to save her? Sooner or later, the basilisks would

make their way to the surface.

Her second alternative was to begin digging. These rocks are the only thing standing

between me and that prize. She dropped to her knees once more and stabbed her claws

into the rock. Two inches down, she lost her first, then another. Damn it, this was futile. A

wasted effort in a dark, foul place. She was about to lose those thirteen points.

The rock dust made her eyes water. Yes, the rock dust made her tear up—

“Well, well,” a rumbling voice said from behind her. “I’ll wager you are happy to see me

right now.”

Sebastian. Kaderin whirled around. Though the space was pitch black, she knew he could

see perfectly, because he was studying her expression. Then his gaze fell to her claws

before she eased them behind her back. There was no hiding that she was shaken.

“Clawing free, Kaderin?” He strode to her, and helped her to her feet. “How long have

you been trapped in here?”

She brushed her knees off. “A couple of hours.”

“How did this happen?”

“Bowen pulled down the rocks when I was inside.”

“MacRieve?” Sebastian clenched his fists. “I will kill him for this.”

She shrugged. “Promise? Because that would eliminate two competitors.”

“Is he still near?” Sebastian narrowed his eyes, clearly hoping he could face him now.

She shook her head. “He’ll have collected his egg and be long gone. He’s done what he

set out to do with me, and he’s already removed several of the demons and all of the fey

from the competition completely. Anyone who faced him is out.”

“How?”

“All we know is that he’s trapped them somewhere.”

“What about the young witch?” Sebastian asked. “Surely MacRieve wouldn’t have hurt

the girl.”

“He got Mariketa as well, but she managed to curse him first,” Kaderin said. “He seems to

be weakening and not regenerating from injuries.” She jerked her chin in Sebastian’s

direction. “Bowen will come after you next. As of yesterday, I was tied for the lead with

him—”

“As expected—”

“And also tied with you. He’ll attempt to take us out one by one.”

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