Beloved by C.K. Bryant

Author:C.K. Bryant [C.K. Bryant]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Teen Paranormal
Amazon: B00JNZIRD0
Goodreads: 18073154
Publisher: Dragonfly Press
Published: 2013-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

Kira stood by the crate Blayde delivered and watched as Lessa and the other women went through its contents. Shrieks of joy filled the clearing as they opened each item. It helped take the edge off the roar they’d heard earlier. She knew it was Octavion, but didn’t say anything. Everyone else thought it may be Blayde, but Kira knew better. She could actually smell his scent, which did little to help her decision making process. She ached to be with him, to kiss his lips and run her hand across his warm skin.

She shook her head, trying to focus on the women. Octavion had definitely outdone himself. It was obvious he’d had the kitchen staff prepare food fit for a king, including four large fully cooked roasts of some sort. She could only imagine how long it had been since the commoners in her new family had enjoyed protein.

Cyna actually danced a little jig when she opened a small bundle that included herbs and spices. Lessa was equally joyous when she got to the bottom of the crate and discovered an entire bolt of dark blue fabric and a spool of ribbon to match.

Lydia. She must have added that to Kira’s list when she contacted Octavion. Thank you, my friend.

For what?

You know what. Now get down here. You have no idea what this means to them—and me.

Altaria’s spirit entered the clearing a split second before she appeared, shifting instantly to Lydia. “Does this mean you’re not mad at me anymore?” Her crooked smile lit up her face.

“I wasn’t mad. I just wanted you to understand that things aren’t always what they seem.”

“I get that.” Her smiled faded. “Can you forgive me for one more thing?”

Kira crossed her arms. “Maybe.”

Lydia lifted her hand, putting it between them. She slowly opened it, revealing a small black pouch. “It’s from Octavion.”

Kira’s butterflies quickly returned. “What is it?”

“I don’t know. Open it and see.”

Kira swallowed hard as she lifted the pouch out of Lydia’s hand, holding it by the string with two fingers like she’d hold a rat by its tail.

Lydia laughed. “It’s not going to bite.”

“You never know.” She loosened the strings and gave it a shake, spilling a delicate silver chain into her palm. She gasped when a familiar blue stone followed, landing where the chain had puddled into her hand.

She dropped the bag and grabbed Lydia’s wrist, shoving the stone back into her hand. “I don’t want it.” She wiped her hands on her pants as if the stone left toxic sludge on them. “How did you get that?”

“He gave it to me . . . just now.” She cringed. “That’s why I needed forgiving.”

Kira scanned the clearing. “Where is he?”

“Relax. I talked him into leaving, at least until the moon phase is over. I told him it was too dangerous. Which reminds me. You should probably know he wasn’t lying before. Blayde really did draw blood.”

“What?” Kira grabbed her arm and pulled her away from the other women. She

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