Kinshield's Redemption (Book 4) by K.C. May

Author:K.C. May [May, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: heroic fantasy, women warriors, fantasy, Kinshield, epic fantasy, wizards, action adventure, warrior women, kindle book, sword and sorcery, fantasy adventure
Publisher: Peach Orchard Press
Published: 2013-12-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 33

Even with his magically enhanced senses, Gavin didn’t hear the Clout searching for them, and so he walked briskly towards the building where Daia was being held prisoner. “Keep an eye out for Clout,” he said, though he walked with both his normal eyes and his hidden eye open, using the magic to look for people whose hazes were different—people who might have the ability to see past their disguises and call attention to them. As they walked, the people on the streets went about their business with eyes downcast. An argument broke out between a man and a woman and suddenly stopped when they looked up in Gavin’s direction. Apparently the Clout kept some semblance of order through the use of violence and intimidation. He supposed that in a realm balanced with his own, any order would arise not from the zhi desire for peace but from the kho desire to control and dominate.

Aren’t warrant knights the Clout o’the blue realm? he asked himself.

A boxy building loomed large ahead, towering over the hovels and cottages around it. Its sloped rooftops were slate, and each corner of the building had short towers with roofs shaped like onions that came to a point at the top. Rising from each point was a tall cross whose lateral bars were bent downward like a barb.

The building sat behind a tall fence made of iron bars topped with similar barbs. Thickly muscled men of various heights stood in two rows, facing each other. Each was dressed like the Clout on the street and held a sword whose point rested on the ground between his boots.

Gavin didn’t see any mages behind them, and none of their hazes hinted at any magical ability. “Walk past them like we belong here,” he said to Cirang. “Stay behind me, and try to look superior.”

As they approached, the first pair of guards stepped in front of them as if they were both controlled by the same mind. “Where is your second Clout?” asked the one on the left.

Having spent years making up stories about how he’d lost his eyetooth, Gavin had several responses ready. His heart beat more quickly, but he stood stock still, keeping his gaze steady. “He had a bad case o’the shits. He’ll be along.” Over his right shoulder, he heard Cirang stifle a snort.

“Do not presume to speak for your Caller, Clout. We will hear from him.”

“Tell them your Caller is in communion,” the Guardians said.

Gavin threw his thumb over his shoulder to alert Cirang. “My Caller’s in communion,” he said in an irritated tone. “Can’t you see that?”

The two Clout startled. For a moment, they stared at her, and he had the overwhelming urge to turn around to see if she’d caught on. He hoped she wasn’t standing there, blinking at them in confusion.

A few moments passed in silence. Gavin felt his heartbeat tap the side of his neck. His hand twitched, ready to draw and fight if they didn’t believe his lie. Even with his magic, he wouldn’t be able to defeat this many of them.

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