Custodian (Elemental Paladins Book 5) by Montana Ash

Author:Montana Ash [Ash, Montana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Paladin Publishing
Published: 2018-01-19T18:30:00+00:00

FIFTEEN

It had taken more than two hours to settle the Lodge back into some semblance of order. Max hadn’t even been able to hear her own paladins inside her own head over the noise in the room after Garrett and Autumn had made their grand exit. Unsurprisingly, after a few minutes of yelling and accusations, a handful of people had become violent and before Max had the chance to give them a thorough spanking, several members of the council had stepped forward to do it for her. They included, Mordecai, Blu, and surprisingly, Cinder. Ares and Ravyn had both predictably turned accusing eyes and words on her, serving to whip the crowd into even more of a frenzy. Her Order had tried to whisk her away but she had balked; the community needed answers and she wanted to be the one to give it to them. Many wouldn’t listen and she knew they would be running to Garrett the moment they left. But she had also been surprised to see the large number of wardens and paladins defending her. Looking around the room now, she knew in her gut that a line had now been drawn – that sides had now been chosen.

And knew the future she had been dreaming about was now set in motion.

“Well, this is a fine mess, young lady,” a voice said, rather cheerfully, from beside her position on the floor.

Max couldn’t help smiling at the grey-haired old rogue. Blu was like a dirty old grandpa – you couldn’t help but love him and feel comfortable around him. Max was glad he wasn’t the one behind all the scheming and the lies. Although Garrett and Autumn’s deceit had been a shocking and painful blow, it would have been far worse had it been someone like Blu. Someone she had genuine affection for as well as respect.

Without conscious thought, her mind strayed to how Mordecai must be feeling after the betrayal of such a good friend. She didn’t want to feel anything for the man who had been lying to her from the day they met but she found herself unable to stop thinking about him. She knew her Order was steadily thawing toward him, despite their protectiveness of her. Even Ryker wasn’t threatening to maim him every time they occupied the same space anymore. Although, her guy had questions for Mordecai. Serious questions. She did too – lots and lots of questions. But she just couldn’t bring herself to talk to the man. Couldn’t bring herself to look him in the eyes.

Thinking back, she remembered the feeling when she had walked into the training lodge for the very first time. She had been terrified nobody would like her. She had finally been offered a safe place to stay amongst people just like her. People that understood her and wouldn’t look at her like she was crazy. And the fear of rejection from such a place had been immense. Well, it was nothing compared to the fear of rejection from the man who was her biological father.

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