Hunted by K.F. Breene

Author:K.F. Breene [Breene, K.F.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure, Women's Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781511778077
Publisher: Hazy Dawn Press, Inc.
Published: 2015-03-22T22:00:00+00:00

* * *

Later, as all the boys were paired off and working on what they’d learned, Shanti divided her focus and let her Gift push out past the walls, making sure each of the sentries were vigilant. Reveling in the added power Cayan lent her, she pushed further still, testing her range and trying to analyze the detail. Animals moved about their business or flitting through trees but other than that, all seemed quiet, almost peaceful. She let her power drift, taking her mind from the training for a moment so she could focus solely with her Gift, calmed by the rustle of the trees and sounds of training. She almost felt like the breeze, easy and tranquil.

She took a deep breath, then gave one final push with her power before pulling it all back in. That’s when she felt shadows of minds at the edges of her awareness. Patient but watchful, male humans sat in groups around the city. Past the sentries and hidden, one sharp and cunning mind laid in wait. Expectant.

The Hunter.

A blast of fear stole her breath. Her adrenaline spiked and her fingers started to tingle. “He’s here! How did he find us so fast?”

Rohnan’s head snapped up. His eyes opened wide and her mirrored fear blasted from his awareness. “So soon?”

“He’s expectant—waiting for something.” Shanti put her hand on her sword’s hilt. “He’s going to come in after us. Why else would he be hanging back?”

“We can’t let him.” Rohnan stalked toward the edge of the clearing. “I get Burson. You get Captain.”

“I am here.” Shanti started at Burson’s calm voice, from just beyond the rim of the clearing. His mind wasn’t blasting the conflicting emotion she’d grown to expect. He was completely shut off, and had approached without a sound.

Shanti turned to Xavier, unpracticed but still undeniably the leader of this crew. “We’ve been followed by one of the best. He’s outside the city. I have to leave again soon. We are journeying east. Now you know.”

Shanti turned to Rohnan with instructions on her lips, but was cut off by Xavier. “We’re going too—I thought you knew. The Captain told us shortly after you left the training yard earlier.”

Shanti rounded on Xavier with an incredulous expression. “No, you—”

Burson cut Shanti off. “They are going as your guard. As I am. As is Rohnan. I believe the Captain has already notified those leaving with us. Although, he expected to have more time.”

“They are still learning—this will be a dangerous journey,” Shanti seethed.

“We’re leaving now? I haven’t even packed!” Gracas spit out.

“Chosen, we don’t have time argue. We must get out,” Rohnan pushed in an urgent voice.

Shanti filled her lungs and forced calm. Ignoring the fear of a lethal enemy just outside the gates, and the danger it posed to these people, she focused on Rohnan. “Pack our things. Get everything ready. I’ll get the Captain and send word where to meet us.”

“The boys?” Rohnan asked.

Shanti didn’t even spare them a glance. “Send them home. I need to speak with Cayan about it.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.