Master Wizard (Book 4) by James Eggebeen

Author:James Eggebeen [Eggebeen, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fantasy
Published: 2013-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lorit sat with Chihon as he waited for Kimt to return. He rested her head in his lap and gently stroked her hair, speaking soft words of encouragement.

"I failed," Chihon whispered. Her magic was almost completely drained and, along with it, Lorit's.

Lorit panicked. She was dying and he had no magic to help her. He reached out with what little reserve he had and pressed his power into her. He didn't know how long she could hold out when twin clouds of violet light appeared. They swirled and coalesced into the form of Kimt and Kedrik. Why had she brought the boy with her?

Kedrik rushed to Chihon and knelt down. He held out his hand as if to touch her bandage, but drew back. He looked at Lorit. "Is she all right?"

"She's badly hurt and there's a spell on the arrow that remains inside of her," Lorit explained.

"I brought Kedrik to help us carry you both back to Amedon." Kimt knelt beside Chihon and placed her hand on Chihon's bandaged chest.

"How are you holding up?" Kimt asked.

"I've been better." Chihon grimaced as she tried to smile.

Kimt brushed Chihon's hair behind her ear. "We're going to get you back to Amedon as quickly as we can."

Kimt extended her hand to Lorit. "I know you need a little help, too."

Lorit grabbed her hand. The power of the travel spell wrapped around them and Lorit sensed more of Kedrik's magic at work than Kimt's. The boy was growing strong quickly.

When they reached Amedon, there were three Wizards standing by to carry Chihon to Kimt's quarters. They placed Chihon on Kimt's bed and left Lorit alone with her as Kimt rushed to get her potions. Kimt returned quickly with a satchel full of potions and instruments. She set the satchel on the floor next to the bed and opened it, reached inside and drew out several shiny instruments.

"What are those for?" he asked.

"I have to dig out the arrow point. It's going to do some damage, but we can't leave it in her. These are the tools I need to do that work."

Kimt laid out several needles that were threaded with fine silk strands. "When I finish cutting, I'll sew up her skin to keep the wounds clean while they heal.

Kedrik returned with a large kettle of water so hot it was still steaming. He placed it on the floor next to Kimt and knelt beside her.

"Kedrik. I'm grateful for your help, but you should leave now."

"I can help. I can hold things for you while you work."

"I know you can, but I have to undress her to do my work. I'm sure she would be uncomfortable with you watching."

Kedrik hung his head. "Must I?"

"Yes. You must." Kimt gently pulled him back to his feet.

"I'll go with you, Kedrik." Lorit started to get up, but before he could stand, Chihon grabbed his hand and clutched weakly. "Please don't go."

"But Kimt said you need privacy."

"Not from you," Chihon said. "Stay with me. I'm frightened."

Kimt looked at Kedrik.

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