Erosan's Tears (The Raelyn Chronicles Book 1) by Jason Scott Gleason

Author:Jason Scott Gleason [Gleason, Jason Scott]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jason Scott Gleason
Published: 2012-02-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Maybe I’m getting a bit paranoid, Raelyn thought to himself as he ducked into the shadows of an alley, keeping his body low. He’d had the feeling he was being followed earlier that evening, and had spotted his tail, a short Oervan with sandy hair and bland features. He decided a wild goose chase was the best way to deal with his pursuer, and led him on a trail through the Arena District and into the Market District. He ditched him at a tavern and had to take short cuts through the alleys to head back to the Arena District, to The Siren’s Song. If I had more time I’d confront the guy, but I’m going to be late if I don’t hurry.

He went into the alley on the side of her bar, coming in through the side entrance reserved for employees. He got a couple of looks, but nobody stopped him. It’s the only way to the tunnel without going through the front, and I need as few people to see me as possible. Whoever had set the tail on him would probably have people at his usual haunts, and this was about as usual as he got.

When he got to the cellar, the guard was there. The Coscan looked at him and nodded, but his nod was a little too slow, his gaze not quite disinterested enough. Something in Raelyn screamed, It’s a trap! But Raelyn didn’t have a choice. Genevar hired Karduk’s thugs for security. If he’s going to hit me here, I’ll just have to be ready for it. This is my one chance to meet with one of Gray’s men. He had to trust the sword on his hip, and he was careful not to be obvious about loosening the blade in the scabbard as he stepped into the hallway.

When he got to the end of the hall his blade was still loose, ready to be drawn. The well dressed Coscan was at his regular position, his short sword on his hip. Raelyn sized him up as he came through the door, looking to see what he’d have to do to take him down quickly. But, unlike the first guard, nothing in this guard’s demeanor set Raelyn instinctively on edge. He relaxed a little, told him, “Ruby sent me,” and the guard pulled the chime. A few moments later, he was let upstairs.

Ourette was at the door at the top of the stairs, waiting for him. He was relieved that it wasn’t Callais; he didn’t think he could face her.

“Genevar is expecting you,” Ourette said, and turned to lead him up the staircase in the parlor. Raelyn saw two swords hanging on the rack, one long and one short, but he kept his buckled firmly in place. His instincts were screaming at him, and he couldn’t get the words of Astal’s note out of his mind. Get out before you get pulled in. Trust no one. This was the moment to either heed or ignore that warning.

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