Entangled by Casey Odell

Author:Casey Odell [Odell, Casey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, Fantasy, epic
Goodreads: 19220945
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

A message, that was what he was going to send. He’d made up his mind the other night. To kill Lord Kasían outright was a direct rebellion against the Council, and even his brother, the King.

The manse struck an imposing figure atop a cliff overlooking the sea, surrounded by an immense fence and gate. Farron stood along the tree line across from the estate dressed head to toe in black, blending into the shadows.

Watching.

Waiting.

Only this time he was prepared, armed with his twin daggers, a gift from his late master Lorian, and a multitude of hidden blades, cords, and rope. Black fingerless gloves covered his forearms, the sleeves of his shirt ending just after his elbows so that the only thing noticeable was the shock of his white hair and face. He’d thought about dyeing his hair black, as he did at times, but he wanted Lord Kasían to know it was him.

The night was overcast, but it didn’t necessarily make his task any easier. Half the challenge would just be getting in.

He’d met with the servant girl last night, and though she wasn’t able to confirm his name, she seemed certain that the man he was looking for was here. Rockhead Manor: a few miles outside of town, summer retreat of Lord Drenner, and veritable fortress. The perfect hiding place for a lord on the run. He was here. He could feel it.

Of course, the whole thing could be a trap. The thought had crossed his mind. The servant girl could have been working for the Lord all along; or could have betrayed him for a hefty reward. The chances of that, however, looked slim. The girl appeared trustworthy, and just as hateful of the nobility as him. But it didn’t hurt to be cautious.

And he needed to be alert tonight. The grounds were heavy with guards. More than usual, even for an estate as grand as this one. Someone was scared, and he had every right to be.

Farron had waited for half the night in the forest, studying the manor, the guards, who came, who left. Two carriages entered, both being checked thoroughly, so sneaking in that way wasn’t an option. No, he needed another way. And after hours of watching, the only idea he could come up with was to climb along the cliffs and hope the fence didn’t encircle the back side of the grounds, or at least be lightly guarded if it did.

He shifted on his feet. Heights didn’t really frighten him, but that route just seemed unpleasant. Inconvenient. Getting out afterwards would be just as arduous, even more so if he got caught. But it was the only option he had at the moment.

Farron faded back into the trees and made his way towards the water, carefully picking his steps. The forest ended abruptly before a sheer drop. Waves crashed far below, the ebbing water revealing rocks that poked up like jagged teeth. He untied the rope around his waist and tied one end around a tree and threw the rest over the edge.

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