Bonded: Three Fairy Tales, One Bond by Michelle Davidson Argyle

Author:Michelle Davidson Argyle [Argyle, Michelle Davidson]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: cookie429, Kat, Extratorrents
Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

As Oken had said they would, the tree’s leaves waxed silver. From the branches hung golden apples so beautiful they looked good enough to eat.

The crowd had gathered around the house, every neck craned back, every eye lifted up. Voices whispered.

Is the fruit true gold? Are those leaves made of silver?

It was difficult to tell. In the starlight, everything glistened like precious metal. Every eye sparkled with an eager lust that frightened Issina. She turned to see Odele’s face change from anger to wonderment. Even Braeden’s attention was riveted to the tree. His hold on Edryn seemed voracious.

Issina looked around for Oken. Her frustration with him had long since subsided and was quickly dissolving into an intense need to see him again. What was she supposed to do now? She looked for Genevieve and saw her standing apart from the crowd, her eyes cast down instead of up. Whispers danced through the air, fluttery anticipations.

Should we climb to get a branch? Chop the tree down? We could be rich. We could sell to other lands and build up our own reserves. Finer clothing, bigger homes, stronger armies, expand the kingdom.

Even the king and queen whispered to one another after the group around them did their curtseys and bows and turned back to the tree. It seemed all-consuming, except to Issina and Genevieve. Odele’s grip on her arm slackened, allowing her to slip away and move toward Genevieve. The slender elf looked up.

“You have met Oken,” she said flatly.

Issina wasn’t surprised by the statement. She nodded. “Do you know what I’m supposed to do now?”

“Supposed to do?” She laughed. “I have an idea, but it is Oken you must speak with.”

“He told you about me?”

“Oh, yes. We have known about you since you were a child. The market. A jewelry cart.”

“Lily told you about me.” The knowledge slid into place, a puzzle piece she hadn’t known was missing.

Genevieve nodded. “She is a powerful fairy.”

Issina glanced over her shoulder, even though she knew nobody was paying attention to her or Genevieve. “There are fairies too?”

“Oh, yes. Fairies are the most powerful beings. You will probably never encounter another one again. Some humans who have been aware of their existence believe they are gone or fading from the face of the earth, but that is not true, of course.”

“What else is out there?” She grew warm, her hands tingling with excitement. The crowd behind her seemed small and insignificant. With Genevieve in front of her, Odele’s threats dissolved into emptiness.

“There are many other beings,” Genevieve said, and gestured toward a path. Issina walked with her, glancing back only once to see several men attempting to climb the tree.

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