Her Knight's Quest: A Warriors of the Mist Novel by Morgan Alexis

Author:Morgan, Alexis [Morgan, Alexis]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Penguin Group US
Published: 2013-03-05T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Lavinia quietly stepped into the library. Duncan was right where she expected him to be, hard at work, his fingers stained with ink as he took notes. When Duncan finally reached the end of a page, she spoke. “I thought I’d find you in here.”

Duncan looked up at her, obviously surprised to see her standing there. His pale eyes blinked rapidly against the brightness of the mage lantern she carried with her. “I didn’t get started as early as I’d meant to. It took a while to get the new guards settled in.”

“What are your first impressions? Are they what you expected?”

She knew he wouldn’t be sequestered here in the library if he was at all concerned about the men Musar had sent to her. Yet it provided an excuse to talk with Duncan.

“They are fine.” Then he smiled. “Actually, better than fine. I couldn’t have done a better job picking them myself. Over the years, I’ve known their kind before and recognize the type. They take their duties seriously but don’t have anything to prove.”

The burden of worry she’d been carrying lightened at the news. “I am most glad to hear that.”

Duncan continued. “After I leave, Josup will make a fine captain for your guard. The other men listen when he speaks and respect his opinion.”

She focused on what Duncan was telling her, trying her best to ignore the stab of pain that came from knowing he would soon disappear from her life.

“I’ll be sure to thank Musar. Having him handpick the men was a definite gift from the gods.”

She wandered closer to the table. “Have you found a new thread of information to follow?”

“I think so. I’ve found a few references to a blast of power that can kill at a distance.” Duncan frowned and shuffled through his notes. “I’m sure I wrote down which book to read next. It’s here somewhere. Once I track down that spell, I am hoping it will also indicate how to counter it.”

When he reached for another book, she stopped him by capturing his hand in hers. “You’ve done enough for one night, Duncan. You’ve had a long, busy day. So have I, and I cannot seek my own bed knowing you are still in here working.”

All right, that was a bit of a stretch of the truth, but he wouldn’t stop unless she made him. That much was clear.

She gave his hand a tug. “Tomorrow will be here soon enough, and you’ll think better after some sleep and a good breakfast.”

He stared down at their joined hands and then slowly raised his gaze to hers. There was a flash of heat in those pale eyes that hadn’t been there a second before. She really should let go and step back. It would be smarter than standing there wishing the table would simply disappear, leaving nothing standing between them.

Telling herself that he needed to straighten his notes and return the books to their shelf, she released his hand. As soon as she did, she missed that small connection.

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