Following Fate: A Fated By Starlight Prequel Novella by January Bell

Author:January Bell [Bell, January]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-10-10T22:00:00+00:00

12

Danielle

I’m shaken. Not just by the weird magnetic pull between Dabin and I, not just by the fact I’ve crossed into a world full of things I frankly I have never believed in… but mostly by the theory taking shape in my head.

The people of this world see something in me. They want something, some kind of protection they think me showing up gives them.

For some reason, it galls me. I cut my eyes to where Dabin walks beside me, his horns glinting in the fading light as we walk towards a building on the edge of town, only just inside the city walls. More of the same ghost-white and thin-leafed trees flank the gray façade, starlight lamps flickering on either side of the door. A sign sparkles in the dusk, advertising the place as an inn.

I purse my lips, irritated and out of sorts. Dabin needs to tell me the truth. I don’t know the extent of what he’s holding out on, and despite his reticence to play my silly ice breaker game, I get the feeling he’s sitting on something big.

He opens the door to the building, dipping his head in a silent entreaty to enter. I grind my teeth and walk through the door.

With the sun slowly sinking past the horizon, the interior of the inn is darkened, save for the candles burning in a few massive chandeliers. Several starlight lamps blink into existence as we walk through door. A fire roars on an opposite wall, casting a seating area in a warm light.

The interior is slightly smokey, but clean. Furniture and tables appear grouped for conversation, and the vibe is surprisingly modern. I guess for them it’s all modern, seeing as how they’re living it.

Two men stand as soon as we walk through the door. There are only a handful of people besides them, and I sneak a peek at the closing door, frowning. The streets were emptier too, fewer vendors and shoppers out and about, now that I think about it.

“Why is everyone inside after dark?” Worry pricks my scalp.

“It is nothing to worry about,” Dabin says smoothly. “You’re safe.”

Ah. Message received. Bad shit happens at dark. Got it. I narrow my eyes at him. I don’t know who he thinks he’s fooling with that garbage, but it isn’t me.

“You know I expect you to tell me what exactly happens, right? Along with all the other info you’ve been holding out on.” I scooch away from him, putting my hands on my hips. If I stand too close to him, I’m just going to want him. Even more than I already do, that is.

“I will, Danielle.” He smiles softly at me, stepping closer.

A shiver trickles down my spine. Gah! What is it about the way he says my name?

“Well, I like her already.” One of the men says, lowering his hood. He’s tall like Dabin, but not as thickly muscled. There’s something graceful about him, lithe and lean. “Where’s the rest of her women?”

There’s a challenge in his green eyes.

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