Coven of Lies (The Bayshore Witch Legacy Book 2) by C. J. Beaumont

Author:C. J. Beaumont [Beaumont, C. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Supernatural South Books
Published: 2020-04-21T05:00:00+00:00

My heart rate tripled as Mr. Graves’ words echoed in my head.

The walls of the room started closing in. I shot to my feet. Spinning away from Mr. Graves and his high-pitched, hysterical giggling, I bolted to the door and pounded on it, casting a desperate glance back at Ray over my shoulder.

“You gotta get me out of here,” I said between gasps.

Ray stood and walked across to the guard. He shook his hand. “Thank you for your time, sir.”

The guard beamed at the recognition.

Ray took a couple of steps back, still holding eye contact with the guard. “If you ask me, I don’t think they pay you guys enough.”

The guard chuckled and nodded. “You’re telling me, man.”

Ray spun on his heel. When he did, his elbow made a sharp, satisfying thud as it contacted the back of Mr. Graves’s head. Graves yelped and Ray winced, cupping his elbow.

“Shit, I’m so sorry.” He cast a surprisingly convincing apologetic look at the guard. “Didn’t realize how close to him I was, man.”

The guard narrowed his eyes for just a second before nodding. Ray hurried back around the table to join me at the door. He knocked sharply, just once. James opened the door from the other side, and I practically ran him over getting out into the hall. Ray wrapped a supportive arm around my shoulders and I leaned into his side, trying to ease the full-body trembling that took me over.

Ray and Detective Stapleton spoke in low tones, but I couldn't focus on the words. Instead, I breathed deep and touched the pendant through the fabric of my shirt, drawing on the calm it radiated.

For just a moment, I was able to withdraw completely inside myself, and for the first time in a long time, I didn't feel crowded out by Shadow's presence. My breath hitched, and I pressed a hand against my stomach to ease the hollow feeling there.

Is there a way for me to finally live without that part of myself? My heart skipped a beat. Do I really want to? If I do, I might never be able to access my magic again. Is it worth it? My mind raced and my heart beat a little faster. Without a doubt, yes. I want to be rid of Shadow more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life, no matter the cost.

Ray reached out to shake the detective's hand. I blinked, as if to clear a filmy sensation from my eyes. Ray gave me a little squeeze and I mumbled a quiet thank-you as we turned away. I leaned a little harder against his side as we made our way back out to his SUV.

“You’re scary quiet.” Ray opened the passenger door for me and I shivered despite the heat.

“I don’t know what I was expecting a murder suspect to be like, but whatever I had in my mind...Graves was worse. I don’t think I can stomach trying to speak to him again.” My voice cracked and I had to pause, shaking my head.

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