Found in Night (The Dragori Series Book 2) by Ben Alderson

Author:Ben Alderson [Alderson, Ben]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oftomes Publishing
Published: 2018-06-11T18:30:00+00:00

ILLERA WAS EXHAUSTED. Days of hiding within the temple ruins had taken its toll on her. She took a spare room with Nyah, leaving Emaline to have time alone in the third bedroom. With the healer still with Jasrov in the room we occupied earlier, it left us to sleep on benches by the bar. I didn’t mind.

If Hadrian was close, I wouldn’t care where we slept.

Hadrian had quickly fallen asleep on the bench we previously sat at, warmed by the open fire the Innkeeper kept alight for us. No one asked questions about Hadrian’s gleam, but it didn’t stop the looks every now and then.

I stayed awake until those eating and drinking left for their dwellings and the Innkeeper locked the door. Only then did I feel comfortable enough to lower my guard and rest.

But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t sleep. The fire died to a faint glow, and the only noises from within the Inn were the creaking of its walls. I gave up on the idea of sleep and opted for a walk. Anything to shake the unease from my body.

The Inn was small and narrow, and I had soon explored every inch of it. I gazed out the window and looked upon the open lake. My body craved space and fresh air. I unbolted the door and left, sparing a glance back at Hadrian, who slept without stirring. I went out in the night’s embrace and headed down the long wooden jetty that reached out the back of the Inn. My bare feet hit the damp wooden panels and creaked with each step. Once I reached the end, I perched down. My nose filled with the bursts of salt and the slow lull of the singing ripples. I dipped my feet into the lake, my toes only just reaching the cold water. Then I closed my eyes and gave into the nightly breeze. Giving into my magick was warm and familiar. I held onto the silvery strings of breeze that wrapped around me as I spun them, twisting and turning until the water splashed with my disturbance.

I was transfixed by the reflection of the night sky that bounced from the lake’s glassy surface. Losing myself in the view, it was hard to distinguish where the night met the water. Clouds floated softly across the lake, covering the bright disc moon and distorting its reflection.

“That fox hasn’t left his side the entire time.” Nyah walked up behind me, encased in a large cloak. “She almost nipped the tips of the healer’s fingers when she got too close.”

She sat beside me, wrapping half of the cloak over my shoulder, so we were both protected from the subtle chill.

“Bell didn’t try that with you when you touched Jasrov at the temple,” I replied, resting my head on her strong shoulder. “She must like you.”

“Clearly, she has good taste in people.” Nyah’s presence was just what I needed, even if I didn't know it.

A messily excuse of a laugh burst from my lips but died once it reached the cold night air.

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