Eldmoor : Origins of Blaze (Ascension Series Book 1) by J.P. Feather

Author:J.P. Feather [Feather, J.P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

CLARA

“A life that could have been different.”

“Is this a good place to talk?” I scanned the corridor to make sure there were no other Games participants around.

“No. I’m on my way to see your friend, Olin.” Roger nodded for me to follow.

A tense silence fell as we made our way through the meeting rooms, passing several unfamiliar faces. A large white room with glass doors signaled our approach to the hospital wing.

“I’m sure you’re excited about the Ascension Games and nervous about the team members you’ll be assigned to. Not to mention the dragons you’ll be seeing up close for the first time.” Coach Roger spoke softly, as if worried someone might overhear.

“This is not the first time I will have seen a dragon. The white flame dragon, called Teirac, who killed my father, was just ten meters away from me. They don’t frighten me.”

I couldn’t be afraid of dragons. It would be a sign of weakness. All I wanted was revenge. Nothing would bring back my father, but perhaps only then would my soul finally find peace. Maybe even then I wouldn’t be able to forgive. Maybe I would need to spy on Lazarus—to find the real perpetrators of the war and therefore the ones responsible for my father’s death.

“Clara, are you listening?” Coach Roger had stopped walking and was leaning against the wall.

“Yes.” I stopped too, looking back at him. I’m sorry. Can you say that again?”

“I know Olin is your best friend, but don’t mention anything to him about the murdered man. It will be safer for him while you’re away at the Games. You have a much harder journey ahead of you than you can imagine.”

Anxiety settled low in my stomach. “What do you mean by that, Coach?”

“The man who contacted you was part of your dad’s job. What he gave you will give you more insight into what happened many years ago, before the war between humans and dragons began.”

“Could you be more specific?” I huffed a breath. “Ambiguous stories aren’t going to help me before the Games.”

“This is only a small piece of what I was able to find out from the letter he left. It is not for me to decide whether it is true or false, but since it was addressed to you, I thought you should know.”

I hesitated. “Thank you. Is that all you wanted to talk about?”

“Yes, that’s all. Be careful, Clara. It sounds silly, as you’re in the Death Games, but you’re different. I’m not sure if the letter is true or just an attempt to set a more sinister trap on the surface, but...” Roger sighed. “I hope Desmond has prepared you properly.” He pushed himself away from the wall and walked toward the glass door.

“Another obscure piece of the puzzle,” I muttered.

Roger glanced over his shoulder. “Did you say something?”

“What happens to the players who can’t participate in the Games due to injury?” I asked instead, changing the subject.

“Erasmus and Olin will automatically be transferred to the next Games in six months.

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