No Such Luck by Jaclyn Weist

Author:Jaclyn Weist [Weist, Jaclyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dragons & Fairy Tales Press
Published: 2018-03-02T05:00:00+00:00

MEGAN

Shouts broke out as Jared and Adam grabbed my arms and dragged me into the castle. Beth followed closely behind with her bow ready to shoot anyone who came near. We didn’t stop until we were in my bedroom, and even then, they stayed around me while they checked under my bed and in the closet.

“Guys, chill. I’m fine.” But I wasn’t fine. My legs were shaking so much, I was glad that Adam and Jared still had my arms.

“Did you see who threw that discus? We need to find him and stop him.” Jared tightened his grip until I gasped in pain. “Oh, sorry.”

“Just let me sit down, please.” I dropped down onto my bed while Jared and Adam paced. Several guards came into the room and checked closets, my bathroom, and then closed my curtains. “Hey, at least let me light some candles first.”

The room was dark and no one moved to open the curtains again, so I used my anger to light the candles. So much for privacy. There was barely any room to move, and they all stood staring at me.

“What?” My head kept running through the last few moments before the discus was thrown. I hadn’t recognized the person, but that didn’t mean anything. Most wore padding and armor.

“We’re going to have to call off the rest of the events,” Ethan said. “There’s no way we can keep going if people are trying to attack you.”

I wanted to argue, but this just meant Jared and I could leave sooner to go get the ring. Beth and Adam could cover for us now since we weren’t out in the open anymore. “Let’s just end for the day and see how things are tomorrow. Everyone was looking forward to doing these games, and I’d hate to have them miss out.”

Ethan looked like he wanted to argue, but he just nodded instead. He left the room, and the guards took their places on each side of my door.

“I’m going to go see if they figured out who it was.” Adam moved toward the door, but the guards blocked his way.

“No one is to leave or enter this room,” one of the guards said.

Adam rolled his eyes. “We can’t just stay here. My sister was attacked. I need to see what’s going on out there.”

“Guards, please stand outside. We need to plan, and this room is squished with all of you in here. I’ll figure out a protection something-or-other for in here.” I waited for them to listen, but they continued to stand in silence.

I strode over until I was inches from one of them. “Out of here. I am the queen, and you will listen to me.”

That was something I never thought I’d have to say.

The guard bowed slightly and left the room, followed by the others. Once they’d shuffled out and the door was closed, I took a deep breath. I’d been able to keep control up until then, but I finally let myself relax. I curled up into a ball and rested my head on my knees.

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