Her Dark Legion: A Paranormal Space Fantasy (Messenger Chronicles Book 5) by Pippa DaCosta
Author:Pippa DaCosta [DaCosta, Pippa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Crazy Ace Publishing
Published: 2019-06-06T16:00:00+00:00
Chapter 23
Kesh
As we walked, the spaces between towering oaks darkened, becoming thick and warm. Wisps darted and buzzed, creating dancing light and layered shadows.
“Where are we going?”
Ailish ghosted ahead, moving eerily quiet through the brush. “Somewhere I think you’ll like.”
“Why can’t we talk right here?”
“You’re a woman of many questions.”
“Because nobody will give me a straight answer.”
Sota’s gun ports had dropped open some time ago. He trailed behind me, watching our six for Kellee and any problems.
I planted my boots in the mossy earth. “This is far enough.”
Ailish halted and turned, showing me the beautiful half of her face. Her smile was deliberate but only skin deep. “Your males are approaching. There is nothing to fear.”
“Then we can wait for them right here.” In a dark forest, in the depths of Faerie, where there were creatures who would happily hunt us all. “You have a surplus of time?”
“I do, but you don’t, mortal Nightshade. Tell me one thing…” She picked her way over the leaf mulch and stopped close enough to touch. Her blue clothes sparked beneath the darting wisp-light. Yips, clicks, and pixie songs filled the quiet. “Would you trade everything for a chance at immortality?”
“What?”
“Everything…” She gestured down the length of me. “The Nightshade mantle, the polestar driving light through your fragile veins. These things are killing you. With every breath, you die. Every second slays you. Your males are immortal. Even the tek-man will long outlive you. You are their weakest link. You were not made to live, but what if I could change that? What if I could take the threat of death and decay away? What if I could soothe that aching, mortal body and make it last forever?”
My heartbeat became so heavy, I tasted it in my throat. “You can do that?”
“You saw my home. One of many. My waters heal and can do more.”
It seemed wrong to want something I shouldn’t have, but while bonded with Talen, I’d had the strength and power that went beyond a saru lifespan. I’d healed quicker. I’d been stronger. Faster. If I accepted her offer, I would get to live. I wouldn’t have to leave Kellee alone. I’d always be there for Talen. Sirius wouldn’t have to watch me die one last time. And Sota… Sota would always be my friend.
“Your males… their love is fierce. They fear your death,” Ailish whispered. “They seek ways to help you survive, but you, a mortal saru, cannot survive the polestar. Give it to me and the Wild Ones will return it to Faerie’s sky.”
“You would do that? You know how to do that?”
“We will.”
“Then you don’t know how to return it, not yet. Why not?”
“The person who has the information keeps it from us.”
“Who?”
“The Wild Prince.”
Eledan. Again, fate walked me back to him. The Wild Ones wanted the knowledge, and he kept it from them, likely because he trusted them as much as he trusted me. Or could there be another reason? Eledan was always one step ahead of
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