Nightblood Academy by Allison West

Author:Allison West [West, Allison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781645631910
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2020-01-19T16:00:00+00:00

Lil pulled half a dozen books to the floor in the library and sat on the old artisan rug, flipping through dozens of pages in front of the hearth. She had so many questions and was itching to learn more. Lil had found it interesting that although they had electricity, there was no television, no phones. Their level of technology seemed inadequate compared to her home, but perhaps it was because Eilith had severed all lines of communication. What was the point of owning a television if there was nothing but static on at all hours of the day?

She was beginning to understand their world. She read as swiftly as she could, fingering through pages of books, delving in and out of chapters as she tried to prepare for Mount Etna and the Seelie Court. It still puzzled her that the fae existed. She'd heard stories of fairies before, but none of them were remotely believable. They were children's tales, story-time fiction. Lil briefly wondered if they existed back home as well.

"There you are." She snapped the books closed and shifted on the floor, looking up to find Hudson watching her. "The others are looking for you. They're in the study playing a game."

"A game?" Lil asked. "What kind of game?" She pulled herself to her feet and placed the books back on their shelves.

Hudson shrugged, hiding the hint of a smile. "Jamie's in bed, and Arianna is burning off some extra energy training. We thought truth or dare might be fun before we go tomorrow."

Lil gave him a strange look. "Really? Truth or dare?" Nothing good ever came of that game.

"It was Willow's idea. Sounded like fun to me."

"If you say so. Let's go." She followed him out of the library and down the hall to the study. Rawlie and Willow were sitting together on the sofa; it wasn't a big surprise, as they always sat together. Lil sat in the empty chair opposite, and Hudson grabbed a seat on the floor.

"Who wants to go first?" Willow asked. "Everyone knows the rules, right?"

Lil laughed. "I'm pretty sure they haven't changed between worlds." It was a simple enough game to play, and it might take their mind off the trip tomorrow.

Rawlie grinned. "I'll go first."

At first, everyone stuck to simple questions—nothing too embarrassing. Even the dares were tame, but once everyone got a little more comfortable, the stakes got higher.

Willow pursed her lips, considering her two options. "Truth."

Rawlie nodded. "What did you first think of Lil when you met her?"

Willow smiled. "That's easy. When she came over here, I felt like she was an impostor, trying to steal my life."

Lil's mouth dropped. "An imposter? Believe me, this isn't where I'd choose to be right now." She hoped that first impression had changed.

Willow glared at Hudson. "Truth or dare." She smirked.

Hudson sat there a moment. "Truth," he said reluctantly.

Willow nodded. "Do you secretly hope that Lil won't be able to return home?" Hudson didn't respond. "You have to answer the question," Willow pressed.

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