Celtic Storms by Delaney Rhodes

Author:Delaney Rhodes [Rhodes, Delaney]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: DR Publishing
Published: 2012-01-31T16:00:00+00:00

EIGHTEEN

Burke Lands – Odetta’s Monastery

The chanting subsided as the sound of rain hitting the roof lulled the group into silence. Odetta unchained the boy and presented him to the group.

“Our sacrifice!” Odetta shouted as a large cloud of black smoke erupted from the hearth. “Teutates is most pleased.”

Odetta motioned for Father MacArtrey and Easal to join her near the altar. Naelyn brought a carafe of holy water forward and motioned for the priest to fill each follower’s glass with a portion of it.

“Odetta, you know I cannot be a part of this witchcraft,” he said. “It is forbidden, I risk my very soul.”

“I’ve no use for your soul, Father – and you will do as you are told, else you become the sacrifice.”

The boy shouted, “No,” through his tears and tugged vehemently at the ropes now held by Easal - to no avail. “Please let me go, my father will pay handsomely for my ransom. I assure you.”

“Dear boy, I’ve no need of money. I have everything I want, and soon, your blood will ensure my dominion over this land and all of its inhabitants.”

“Father, you know what to do, now do it.”

A look of terror overtook Father MacArtrey as he strode closer to the boy. “Please forgive me son,” he whispered.“Child, this will all be over soon, you will see. And it won’t hurt ever much, I promise. Just do what I tell you.”

“Don’t comfort the bastard you insolent priest. Get on with it.”

“Very well.”

Cynbel arose from the shadows and handed Father MacArtrey the dagger of Teutates. He unsheathed the magnificent blade and turned to address the congregation.

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