Magic Lies by C.C. Sommerly

Author:C.C. Sommerly [Sommerly, C.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: C.C. Sommerly

20

One trip down, another to go. After hearing what Garen and Livinia said, I’d need to get answers from them. The Sisters were keeping secrets – ones that could get Zander or the rest of us killed.

“You’re quiet. Don’t tell me that you’re nervous about seeing the Sisters,” said Lochlan.

“Oh please, I could kick their creepy butts, half blind and missing a hand.”

“So, why are you so quiet?”

“I’m worried about controlling myself. The last time I was here, they tried to kill Zander. Cassandra told him about the curse and said only he could break it. Now, we find out those harpies sent a djinn after Zander and he’s trapped in the Djinn’s Domain. Not to mention the revelations from the Dark Side. So, yeah, I’m quiet because there’s a lot on my mind.”

“I have an ace up my sleeve in case they aren’t forthcoming with information.”

“Spill. What do you have?”

“Nope, I can only reveal it if they don’t cooperate.”

“You’re no fun.”

“Oh, I’m lots of fun if you’d give me a try.”

“You’ve already talked me into doing two dates with you.”

“And you enjoyed them.”

“Maybe.”

I was spared from the conversation since we’d arrived at the Sisterhood.

We walked up the sidewalk, but unlike my last visit, things felt different. Before there was a heavy and unnatural stillness. No birds, insects or anything living, it was only the shadow creatures. They served as guard shadows, most normal people had dogs for that.

The living tunnel was the same though. A tangle of trees, flowering plants, and even ivy grew right up to the edge of the path and extended over it. I was too irritated and my nerves were too strained from resisting my battle rage to enjoy the raw and untamed beauty.

The tunnel stayed motionless with no creepy plants, attacking shadows, or sink holes, which instantly made me apprehensive. It was almost like the Sisterhood was expecting us. And not having murderous shadow creatures waiting to attack us was their equivalent of laying out a red carpet in welcome.

“Don’t you find it odd that there are no defenses? Last time we were here, they went all out to keep us out, but now there’s nothing.”

“It is suspicious indeed. I don’t think I need to remind you to stay alert.”

“Nope, I got it big boy.”

Lochlan smirked, but didn’t respond.

“And you better not be looking at my ass,” I said.

He laughed. “But it’s such a nice view.”

The man was incorrigible, but hot men were allowed a flaw or two.

It only took ten minutes to reach the door, which was carved from what looked like a single piece of light wood like maple or pine. It was framed with a mural of carvings. There were animals, winged creatures, trees and flowers – all very life-like. There was no knocker, doorbell, or door knob.

“Any idea how we get in?” asked Lochlan.

“Shouldn’t they have predicted us coming since they are psychic and all. Why didn’t they just meet us at the door?” I asked.

I could just make out what sounded like chimes coming from inside.

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