Amber Eyes by S. D. Grimm

Author:S. D. Grimm
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gilead Publishing
Published: 2017-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 40

Relative Truths

Jayden pressed her fingers over her mouth. She couldn’t tell if Logan was breathing.

“Are they okay?” Panic edged Ethan’s voice as he held Serena’s limp form in his arms.

Miranda placed her hand on Jayden’s shoulder and gently moved her aside. She then rested her fingers on Logan’s temples. “He’ll probably sleep for a week—black lion venom is very potent—but he’ll suffer no lasting effects.”

Miranda then touched Serena’s temples. “She’ll also be fine. She’s even stronger than I thought.” The Healer motioned to one of the pallets. “Set her here.”

Ethan complied, but he didn’t leave Serena’s side. A pang fluttered through Jayden’s chest. Was it his job to protect Serena now, too?

Miranda picked up a blanket. “It usually takes at least two Healers for what she did. Serena is the strongest Healer I know.” Miranda brushed a hand over Serena’s golden hair and forehead, covering her with a blanket. “It’s why Tabitha and Lydia want to protect her. Sometimes I wonder if their protecting is more inhibiting.” She motioned to Logan. “Help me move him to a bed.”

Ethan helped carry Logan to another pallet, and Miranda draped a blanket over him. Westwind jumped onto the bed next to his friend and placed his head across Logan’s chest. Aurora curled up on the floor near them.

Miranda laced her fingers together. “The Circle will be in session soon, if they aren’t already. I’ll keep them out of here at least until Serena wakes, but once she does, there is no doubt that they will storm in here uninvited.”

“What will they decide about Logan?” Jayden asked.

“Logan has been a threat to Serena since the day she was put into hiding. They will at least banish him from here, along with the rest of you. Or they may hold him prisoner.”

Heat flooded Jayden’s blood. Rage, but it wasn’t her anger. She grabbed Ethan’s arm. Heavens, he was tense. “She’s helping us.”

“Is she?”

Miranda straightened her spine and walked up to Ethan. “You and your sword don’t scare me. Your heart is pure and Serena trusts you, heaven knows why. Healers seldom trust men.”

Ethan clenched his jaw. “I would keep Serena safe.”

Miranda let out a deep breath. “When Serena came to us, her adoptive family sent her with a letter. It warned us that if Logan were to ever find her, he would turn her over to the queen. If you wish to protect her, you won’t let Logan get his hands on her.”

“Who wrote the letter?”

“Her mother.”

The door to the tree opened, and Jayden slipped her hands onto the dagger hilts at her waist. The brown-haired, hazel-eyed young woman who had been standing watch with Miranda entered. She had to be no more than fourteen.

Miranda faced her. “What is it, Rochelle?”

“Dash would like to hear how Serena is.” Her voice was soft and meek. She bowed her head and clasped her hands in front of her. When Jayden looked at Rochelle, the young Healer’s worry churned her stomach.

Miranda nodded. “Serena will be fine. As will Logan.

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