Bound by the Vampire Queen

Author:Joey W. Hill [Hill, Joey W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Fiction
ISBN: 9781101552773
Google: w3_22PvP6l0C
Amazon: 0425243443
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2011-12-06T05:00:00+00:00

Our sorcerers configure a different entry point, because our quests are different, and do not mesh so well together. At least not until the end, when we come back together. Then we reach out to those who’ve passed out of our world, celebrate endings and beginnings, and hope that all our worlds benefit from abundance in the coming year. At least, that is what I hope.”

The king swept a glance over Jacob. While he suffered a moment of discomfiture, thinking his battered appearance might seem disrespectful to the Seelie king, Tabor didn’t display the dismissive edge of contempt he’d begun to expect from most Fae.

The Seelie king returned his attention to Lyssa.

“You’ve had an interesting first visit to our world thus far, I think.”

“Being part of the vampire world for centuries has been good preparation for the challenges of the Fae one, Your Majesty. We do not regret our visit.”

“Well spoken.” As he looked toward the portal, Jacob noticed that Keldwyn stood somewhat apart from the three retainers closest to the king. One was a silent woman with skin black as onyx and topaz blue eyes. In black tight breeks and vest, armed with a variety of blades, she had the look of both bodyguard and assassin. The other two were armed, but they had the demeanor of friends, those who’d been the king’s comrade-in-arms in the past, and served as advisors in peacetime.

Like Rhoswen, the king appeared more than capable of protecting himself. But Jacob knew the guard for a capable leader was often there as a buffer, to give him time to rally if there was a surprise attack. His Aussie friend and fell ow servant, Dev, had said as much once about his Mistress, the Lady Daniela. If his skill gave her a few extra seconds to survive before he was taken off the grid, then he’d done his duty. Jacob didn’t disagree, and for that reason felt an affinity for those in the same role. Even when they treated him like a distasteful bug under a microscope, like Cayden or the ebony woman now.

Nearly a third of the Unseelie train had disappeared through the portal. As they passed, the green lightning crackled, and waves of magical energy wafted down the hill in heated winds. The slope on which they waited looked across at all four castles. Though Jacob had heard there’d be major light shows later in the evening, when the Hunt and Haunt returned, there were minor explosions of fireworks going on now, practice runs of aerial shows by different groups of the flighted Fae, everything from traditional fairies to dragons, griffins and others.

“It’s a display worth seeing,” Tabor commented.

“There is no night quite as special to us as Samhain.”

“I thought Beltane would be more significant,” Lyssa responded, with a slight smile. “The celebration of life and fertility. Growth.”

“Insightful. It’s perhaps like comparing Christmas to Easter in your world. One is for celebration; one is for remembrance. And though celebration is needed, remembrance is vital.” He gave her that intent scrutiny again.

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