Angel Blessed (Angel Caste Book 5) by K S Nikakis

Author:K S Nikakis [Nikakis, K S]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SOV Media
Published: 2017-12-12T22:00:00+00:00

She made her way back to the gate, jumping at every shadow, and expecting a hand to descend on her shoulder any minute, but the Wall Guards opened the gate and she trudged through. Maybe Anfarena thought Viv had departed last time and Baraghan’s men had left Anfarena’s men in no state to report any different. She had no idea why Ershen hadn’t persuaded her to stay either. Perhaps Baraghan had called him off because she’d agreed to remain safely inside. At least she’d had the foresight to don her shirt halter neck this time, so no one would be forcing her to do anything.

All she wanted was to get to Tahsin’s sett, curl up in a bed, and shut out the world. The sky faded to a delicate blue, then blushed to a pink that reminded her of the game she’d played with her mother as they watched Mt Silvercrest’s changing colours. She hoped Lettie was in Astraal, but if she wasn’t, Viv had to accept she’d gone beyond reach. The Wheel was her fold now, and Tahsin’s sett her home. Viv en-Kama-ril: had a pleasing ring.

She took to the air as soon as it was dark, keeping high to avoid stray Lefer, or hunter’s barbs. It was hard to see much beyond the vals’ dark crags and the occasional shine of rills, but she had no fear of getting lost. Erath Fold might have returned her need to eat, sleep, and pee, but it had honed her sensing skills, and she came to earth near Tahsin’s bounds as Cadestone burst into the sky.

Its light made the bob of Doran’s lamp visible long before he saw her, and she waited for recognition to dawn on his broad face. ‘Viv en-elddra. You’ve come back.’ He grinned but forgot to lower the lamp, and Viv squinted.

‘Can you tell Tahsin?’ He’d want to put her on a work roster, and she needed to be assigned a room. Tomorrow would be a normal harvesting day, and she’d be expected to work.

‘Doran will tell Gothral.’

‘No, you need to tell Tahsin.’

Doran scratched his chin, and lowered the lamp thankfully. ‘Doran must tell Gothral who comes to the sett and who leaves the sett,’ he said carefully.

‘Alright,’ said Viv giving up. ‘Tell Gothral.’ She followed Doran into the building, wondering if Tahsin were away and all but collided with Enesha coming from the washroom.

‘Viv! I didn’t expect to see you again.’

Viv grinned, knowing it was as warm a welcome she was likely to get from Enesha. ‘It’s good to see you Enesha. Maybe we can eat together after I see Tahsin.’

Enesha’s eyes flicked to Doran. ‘Didn’t you tell her, you big lump?’

‘Doran will tell Gothral who comes to the sett,’ said Doran stolidly, and Enesha shook her head in disgust.

‘Tell me what?’ asked Viv.

‘Tahsin died at Fire Zadic. It’s Gothral’s sett now.’

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