Lady Alma (Salarian Chronicles Book 2) by A. G. Marshall

Author:A. G. Marshall [Marshall, A. G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avanell Publishing
Published: 2018-10-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Silence.

Absolute silence as everyone stared at Lorenzo.

“You have a fairy godmother?” Ethan finally choked out. “A fairy is your godmother?”

“That is what fairy godmother means,” I said.

I was just as surprised as everyone else, but I didn’t like Ethan’s tone.

“There haven’t been fairies in Salaria since the fairy snow,” he said. “I didn’t think they talked to humans anymore.”

“They don’t,” Rosa said. “Why were they in contact with the royal family?”

Lorenzo swallowed.

“Will you all swear to keep it a secret?”

He offered his hand, and one by one we clasped it. He took mine last and squeezed it as he spoke.

“On the day of my birth, a fairy came to the castle and offered to be my godmother. My parents decided it would be best to keep it quiet.”

“Did she give you a gift?” Ethan asked. “That is the tradition, isn’t it? To visit a newborn baby and give them a gift?”

“Yes.”

Lorenzo fidgeted with his signet ring, twirling it around his finger.

“What did she give you?” Rosa asked.

“Something small. A goodwill gesture.”

“If you think she can help, then you should speak with her,” I said.

“The Fairy Mountains are days away,” Rosa said. “How will you contact her?”

“Is it through fairy magic?” Ethan asked.

He wasn’t even trying to contain his excitement. A wide grin split his face.

“I can’t tell you,” Lorenzo said. “And remember this must be kept a secret. I only told you this much so you would agree to help Alma while I’m gone.”

“I didn’t sail across the ocean to sit in a kitchen while you visit fairies,” Ethan said. “We’re coming with you.”

I glared at Ethan.

“You have no right to speak to him that way.”

“If you want your fairy godmother to heal Alma, you should bring her with you,” Rosa said. “That sort of thing would be easier in person. She’ll certainly know more about salt magic than the doctors will.”

“Lorenzo and I will go to the fairies then,” I said. “You and Ethan-”

“We’re coming,” Rosa said. “I’m not missing a chance to see a fairy.”

“You don’t have time to argue,” Ethan said.

Lorenzo looked from Rosa to Ethan. His shoulders slumped.

“The fairies may not like my bringing outsiders. I’m not even sure they’ll approve of Alma coming.”

“What if you brought guards?” I asked.

I pulled Eduardo’s cloak off and handed it to Rosa.

“Um, Alma?” she said.

“I know, my dress is torn. Your dress, actually. Sorry about that.”

Rosa shrugged. I took that as an acceptance of my apology and continued.

“I have another cloak like this in my room. You and Ethan can pretend to be Lorenzo’s bodyguards. It makes sense for him bring an escort since there have been attacks.”

“Will that work?” Ethan asked.

“It might,” Lorenzo said. “Are you sure you want to come? It could be dangerous.”

“Let’s go get the other cloak,” Rosa said. “And I’ll help Alma find something to wear.”

She glared at Ethan and Lorenzo as we left.

“Don’t leave us behind. We will find you.”

We sprinted to my room. Rosa slammed the door, snapped her fingers, and removed the torn dress and corset.

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