An Empress of Air and Chaos by Rayne Noelle

Author:Rayne, Noelle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Self Published
Published: 2021-08-13T16:00:00+00:00

“Emara,” Marcus’ voice sounded from the front door of the foyer. “I didn’t know you had gone out.” His face showed signs of apprehension. “I thought you would have let one of us know that you had gone out. We could have sent someone with you. That’s what we are here for.”

“I just had to get a few girl things,” she lied.

Marcus didn’t question her on what girl things might be. “I see. You didn’t happen to witness a fire on your travels?” he asked.

She shot him a look, hoping her face gave nothing away, and shook her head.

“We received word that an old gallery has been burned to the ground in Mossgrave. You didn’t happen to travel to Mossgrave, did you?”

Word travelled to the hunters that quickly? How is that possible? Magic?

“I went into the city for supplies that only girls require.” She put a hand on her stomach and screwed up her face. “It’s not like there are many women who take a monthly cycle around here, Marcus.” She gave a small smile. “If you want, you can take me for more supplies tomorrow?” She held up a brown paper bag. He didn’t question what was inside.

Marcus cleared his throat, shifting uncomfortably. “That’s quite alright.” He nodded. “I will see to it that the maids have more female supplies. We didn’t think.” He coughed. “Dinner will be served in ten minutes,” he announced, avoiding any more uncomfortable conversations for himself.

Emara couldn’t help a smile forming on her face. “Great, I am starving.”

Her stomach groaned at the thought of food. She had been so consumed about getting into her grandmother’s gallery that she had forgotten to eat all day.

“Hey, girl,” Cally walked towards her in a pastel blue dress that revealed almost ninety percent of her legs and a pair of silver heels. Her hair bounced in curls as she scampered along the hall.

Emara was glad to see her best friend. It eliminated every other thought she had about today.

“Damn, Callyn. You look amazing! Why are you so dressed up? Are you ever out of the markets these days?”

“And that is why you are my best friend. Even with limited resources around this place, you still tell me I look great.” She flicked her wavy hair over her shoulder. “And no, they are my new favourite thing. I am basically best friends with the fabric stall owner.”

“That’s because you do look amazing. What’s the occasion? It can’t be for dinner with...them.” She gestured to the Hunters who had walked by, giving Cally a nod.

Cally laughed and linked her arm with Emara’s as they walked through the room. She was fully aware every guy’s eyes took in her long legs and she milked it. “It’s not for the Hunters. Do you remember La Luna guy?”

Not really, Emara thought as she tried to run through the faces of the La Luna crowd. It was all a blur except for dancing, shots, and piercing ocean-blue eyes.

She banished the memory.

Quickly!

“Nope, I can’t get a face,” Emara said as they entered the line for food.

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