Amazonia: An Impossible Choice by Sky Croft

Author:Sky Croft [Croft, Sky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Lesbian, action, adventure
ISBN: 9781619291799
Publisher: Regal Crest Enterprises: Yellow Rose Books
Published: 2014-07-22T03:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

NO RAIN HAD fallen, but still, no one regretted their decision to stay at the tavern. The evening had been pleasant, and the four women were still seated at the same table, happy to converse with one another until closing, at which time they would retire to their rooms. Shale had reserved two, one for her and Blake, the second for Kale and Amber.

Only the hard-drinkers remained at this later hour, the tavern now empty of its earlier crowds. A dozen or so patrons were scattered around the room, most seated in pairs, but a larger group of five sat along the serving counter, as if to be as close as possible to be served their refills—of which they’d had many.

To Shale’s taste buds, the ale was unusually sweet, but it was nice just the same. She downed the rest of her drink and stood. “Anyone want another?”

Kale nodded as she drained her mug. Amber and Blake shook their heads.

Shale headed for the counter, carrying the two empty mugs in hand so Tanis could reuse them. A fresh mug was out of the question. Like similar establishments, they had enough to go around, but patrons were expected to reuse the tableware they were given, as there simply wasn’t enough to keep on providing a steady, unused supply.

“We’re closing now.” Tanis took the mugs. “I will refill them, but you’ll have to take them to your room.”

“Fair enough.” Shale waited while Tanis poured in more ale. She nodded her thanks before heading back to the table.

“We’re closing.” Tanis’s voice lifted to address the room. “Finish up your drinks.”

“Can’t we have one more?” a man at the counter said.

“Lykos, you already know the answer. You ask every night.” Tanis added the answer anyway, as if to avoid any misunderstanding. “No. Finish your drink and leave.”

Lykos gestured emphatically to Shale, who’d just returned to her table. “How come she gets served and I don’t?”

“She has a room here. They’re taking it back to their room. They have to leave just the same as you.”

The rest of the patrons got to their feet, and headed for the doorway. Some left their empty mugs on the tables, others were kind enough to place their mugs on the counter as they passed.

Lykos practically fell out of his chair, staggering around for a few moments before he seemed to get his bearings. His friends along the counter laughed loudly at him. Instead of leaving, Lykos stumbled to the table of women. “I hear you girls have a room. Fancy sharing?”

“We’re already sharing,” Kale said bluntly. “There’s no room for you.” Her eyes narrowed in warning as one of his companions approached. “Or any other man.”

The companion held out a defensive hand. “I get it, Amazon.” He took hold of Lykos’s shoulder in an obvious attempt to try and turn him around. “The women are armed to the teeth, Lykos, it’s not wise to provoke them.”

Lykos sneered derisively. “They’re just women, Acacius, what can they do?”

Kale grabbed his arm.

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