Emer's Quest (Manannan Trilogy Book 3) by McGrath Michele

Author:McGrath, Michele [McGrath, Michele]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Riverscourt Publishing
Published: 2014-04-07T16:00:00+00:00

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A few days later, Atli came to Emer and asked her to dream for him once again.

“Rolf has proposed a voyage to Island, the land of fire and ice. It is a journey I have taken before but it isn’t one to be undertaken lightly. The storms out in the open ocean have been the end of many ships. I would like to know the outcome of this voyage if I can.”

“Is it important that you go with Rolf?”

“Yes, I know people there that he doesn’t. He was only a child when I went before. We could make a good profit, if things go well. The Islanders need everything but snow. Cargoes sell for far more in remote places. Rolf wishes me to go with him so we may set up more lasting trading links for the future.”

“Do you want to go?”

“I grow old for these ventures but, if success depends on my presence, I can manage one more time at least.”

“I understand.”

“Can you dream for me, then? I’ve already sent Rolf to collect the things you need.”

“Of course and I will hope to see a successful outcome to your voyage.”

When Atli left her, Emer sat staring into the embers of the fire, alone with her thoughts and her fears. It had been too much to wish for that Atli would not ask her to dream again. She could not refuse without revealing her secret. She was still not sure of her pregnancy but her breasts tingled and her sickness continued. She had started to take a husk of dry bread to her sleeping place, to nibble on in the mornings. Freydis had told her of this trick and it seemed to help.

If she was with child, would the fumes harm the baby, she wondered. Would she be able to see anything at all? Her mother and great-grandmother had lost their powers after they bore children, but when did their visions stop? Was it in the early stages of pregnancy or after the child had been born? Why oh why was Niamh not here to tell her?

When she talked about her fears to Hari that evening, he said,

“You must choose whether we speak to my father or you go ahead and dream.”

“How can I tell him? I’m not yet sure although it seems likely. If I inhale the fumes what might they do to the baby?”

“Who knows?”

“My mother would be able to tell me, but she isn’t here. What would you like me to do? It’s your child too.”

“I want you to take the course that suits you best. This is for you to decide. Whatever decision you make, I will stand with you.”

Hari’s support was welcome, but Emer was still undecided when Atli came to her next morning.

“Everything has been fetched for you. Are you ready to begin?” he asked.

Her courage failed her and she answered, “Yes, of course.”

Rolf was waiting for them with the soils she had used before. Emer thought he looked uncomfortable but she was surprised

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