In Flames, Destined Series Volume 1 by Elissa Daye

Author:Elissa Daye
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781938243868
Publisher: World Castle Publishing
Published: 2012-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

The next few weeks passed rapidly for Lysandra. She spent her days learning everything she could about what was required each day to make Blackwolf Keep run successfully. She worked side by side with the servants, learning every aspect of their daily routines. She brought water to the men when they practiced their swordplay in the garrison and complimented the work they put into protecting Blackwolf Keep. She continued her quest to earn the respect of Aiden’s people, but there was still a wall built between them.

With perseverance, her charm and daring smiles warmed more than just the serving girls. Some of the ladies of Blackwolf were willing to engage in conversation during the afternoon sewing circle. Lysandra’s fine embroidery skills were admired by many each day as she shared ways to create new stitches with them eagerly. Lysandra was starting to feel a little more relaxed each day, but she knew if she wanted to win the hearts of those in Blackwolf Keep she would have to be trusted with whatever secret they hid from the world outside.

Her nights were spent in Aiden’s arms learning to harness the passion he created within her. Every night differed from the last, and when she thought he would have his fill of her, he gathered her that much closer, as if he were reaching for her as an anchor from the darkness that clouded his face.

Aiden’s demeanor this morning had been quite alarming. He was barely able to keep his agitation beneath the surface. Lysandra paid close attention to him as well as the people of Blackwolf. Everyone seemed to suffer the same affliction, everyone except the outsiders who walked even more cautiously than normal as they dodged angry words left and right. It finally sunk in that today was the full moon, and that for some reason, it affected the mood of the people. It was strange to see something so small as the approaching night wear deep on the shoulders of the people.

Dinner was served much earlier that night, and when the food was clear Lysandra was intrigued to find that the servants that had confided in her on her wedding day were nowhere in sight. “Where could they be?”

Lysandra made her way to their bed chamber and decided to get out some of her embroidery to work on. She was making a new tapestry for the hall and so far had only been able to work in the fine gold designs on the edges. She planned on making two wolves woven intricately together, much like the wolves on Aiden’s headboard. She was lost in thought when Aiden entered the room. Her eyes lifted to his and the ferocity she saw inside made her take pause. “Aiden, what is it?”

“You’re to remain here tonight. Do not leave this room.” He did not want to worry about what could happen to her if she was running about this night.

It was clear that Aiden meant business. “Are you all right?” She refused to answer his command in the way that he expected.

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