Heroes of Ravenford [05] The Baron's Heart by F. P. Spirit & K. J. Fogleman

Author:F. P. Spirit & K. J. Fogleman [Spirit, F. P. & Fogleman, K. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy
Amazon: B07HWQFFCS
Goodreads: 49077838
Publisher: F.P. Spirit
Published: 2019-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Andrella led Glo to the end of the courtyard, opposite the gardens and Maltar’s tower. There was a wide dirt area there, with standing wood dummies for the castle guards to practice on.

Glo’s stomach felt somewhat queasy at the thought of training the young lady. Visions of his father kept popping into his head. You’re barely an adequate wizard yourself. How do you expect to train someone else?

Glo railed at the image in his mind. I may not be as experienced as you, old man, but at least I won’t scar her for life.

Andrella lined up at the edge of the dirt square and took aim at one of the mannequins at the other end. She gazed uncertainly at Glo. “Does this look right?”

Glo stared blankly at the young lady, suddenly feeling quite inadequate. What in the world am I doing? I have no idea how to train someone?

The tall wizard cleared his throat. “Ahem… sure. Go ahead. Um… I’ll watch you.”

Nice, Glo. Real smooth and confident, the wizard derided himself. Yet as he observed the young lady, he started to notice little things. First, she held her breath. Second, her brow scrunched and her eyes narrowed to slits. Finally, her shoulders rose nearly to her ears.

“Radius Ardens.” The familiar words fell from her lips as a red hot ray streaked from her outstretched finger. It raced across the yard and missed its motionless target by nearly two feet.

“Dragon dung!” Andrella swore, balling her hands into fists. She cast a glance at Glo, her cheeks reddening and her hand going to her mouth. “Oops. Sorry.”

Glo’s lips curved into a thin smile. “It’s quite alright. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said the same thing when a spell’s gone awry.”

Andrella let out a bell-like laugh. “Fair enough. Just promise not to tell my mom.”

Glo chuckled softly. Andrella’s mom was a pussy cat compared to his father. “I promise. Would you care to try again?”

The young lady nodded. “Alright—though I’m not sure it will be any better.”

Andrella’s ability to laugh at herself eased Glo’s tension tremendously. He believed he could help her, but vowed to do it in a non-critical way. I refuse to criticize her like my father did me.

A subtle approach suddenly came to mind. Glo inched closer to the young lady as she prepared another spell.

Andrella shifted her gaze to him uncertainly. “What is it?”

“If I may?” The wizard slowly reached out and placed his hands on her shoulders. He gently pushed on them until they relaxed under his grip.

Andrella’s mouth twisted sideways. “I had no idea I was doing that. Is there anything else?”

Glo gave her a weak smile. “It might help if you actually breathe through your casting.”

The young lady’s brows knit together. “I’m holding my breath, aren’t I?”

Glo merely nodded in response.

Andrella let out a closemouthed laugh. “Maltar always chastised me for doing that.”

Glo grimaced at the mention of the irritable mage. Maltar had been nearly as critical as his father. “Yes, well, Maltar chastised everyone for everything.

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