A Riddle For Love (Beyond Fairytales) by Lara Nance

Author:Lara Nance [Nance, Lara]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: A Beyond Fairytales Adaptation of Grimm's A Riddling Tale
Publisher: Decadent Publishing Company, LLC
Published: 2014-07-04T04:00:00+00:00

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Lily trotted to keep up with Avar. They entered a tunnel she’d never visited before. “When are you going to tell me where we’re going?”

“We’re getting out of here. I’ve had enough. All that matters is us being together.”

The pulse of her circulatory system rose. “Are you serious? How can we escape?”

“I need to see the transport charts. There’s a travel consultant I know in the transportation center. We’re going to see him.”

Avar’s hand tightened around hers, and she gasped in surprise at his declaration. She’d given up all hope of remaining with him. Did they really have a chance?

“Over here.” He slowed his pace and led her to a small alcove lit with blue lights and flickering with three-dimensional scenes of vacation spots.

A man behind a desk in a black tunic and pants looked up from his computer screen. “Avar. I haven’t seen you in ages. How are you?”

“Good to see you, Markum.” He shook the man’s hand. “I’m doing well.”

“Have a seat. What can I help you with? Are you actually going to make time for a vacation?”

“I’m thinking of taking a trip to Earth. I hear there’s a transport leaving on Wednesday.”

Lily sucked in a sharp breath. Earth. He was serious.

“On the Galaxy line. Yes. It may be booked up, though. Let me check.” His fingers flicked over the screen.

Avar’s grip tightened on her hand.

“Ah, four spaces left. I’m surprised.”

“Any stops along the way?”

“The usual, Unity Space Station, the moon and, oh, on this trip a brief docking with a merchant ship transferring passengers from the mining planets.” He looked up from the screen expectantly. “Want to book a passage?”

Avar shot her a quick glance and she nodded.

“Yes. Two tickets to Earth.”

“Want me to set up lodging or tours?”

“No, just the trip for now.”

Markum tapped on the screen a few minutes and asked them for names, etc. Then Avar pressed his thumb to the ID monitor to authorize the transfer of funds from his account.

“All right. I’m done.” Markum handed him two orange metal squares the size of his palm and a silver disc. “Here are the tickets. You’ll just need your ID chips to present at boarding and you’re all set. The disc has information on places to stay and tour companies you might want to engage.”

“Thanks, Markum. I appreciate it.” Avar rose and shook the man’s hand.

“Glad to see you taking some time off, especially with this this gorgeous lady.” His approving stare traveled over Lily. “Look me up when you return and we’ll have a drink.”

“Sure.” He took her hand and they left the alcove. “Wow. I can’t believe I did that.”

“Are you certain you want to go through with this, Avar?” She stopped him and pulled him to the side of the hall, out of the press of people. “You’ll be giving up everything.”

He touched her cheek then kissed her forehead. “I’m certain. Giving you up would be giving up everything. I understand that now.”

A tingle of pleasure and happiness swept over her.

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