Nyssa (Goddess of War Series Book 1) by Kate Keir

Author:Kate Keir [Keir, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-26T05:00:00+00:00

My heart was hammering in my chest as I fought to control my pace to a sedate walk. All I wanted to do was run, but if I ran, I was done for if I was seen. At least this way I could try to talk myself out of trouble if I was found out. The walk felt like it took hours, when in reality it took less than two minutes, and I was out into the fresh, cool night. I did pick up the pace then, making my way quickly to my waiting bag. I was relieved to see it still there. Grabbing it, I slung it over my shoulder and headed toward the stables.

Once I closed the stable door, I leaned my forehead against it and breathed a huge sigh of relief. I had made it this far. It should be easy to get a saddle on my new friend and walk her the short distance to the hidden gate before mounting and hitting a headlong gallop for as long as she could run.

A sudden rustle behind me made me whirl around, and I was face to face with the girl whom I had seen coming back in through the gate I intended to use, two days ago. She looked as shocked as I thought I probably did. I quickly lifted a finger to my lips in a “shush” gesture and whispered, “I kept your secret. Will you keep mine?”

She gave me a huge smile and nodded her head, saying, “Be safe mistress. May the Goddess watch over you.”

I smiled and thanked her before she left. Then quickly stripping off my dress, I bundled it underneath a hay bale. Next, I pulled on my men’s clothing. I picked up a pair of tall boots from the tack room of the stable, and I was ready. Now for my horse.

I walked toward her, whispering softly and she whickered at me gently, happy to see me. “Ssshh,” I soothed as I swapped her rope halter for a bridle and fixed the saddle securely on her back. Leading her to the door, I let go of her while I opened it and checked for any movement outside. Once I was happy we were alone, I clicked to her and walked her out of the stable and toward the ivy-covered wall. I struggled to find the handle of the door, and panic welled up in me. I knew a woman and a horse were far too obvious to be standing around unnoticed out there for too long. Just as I was starting to think I had made a mistake, my hand caught the handle, and the door opened. Taking hold of my mare’s bridle, I led her through and quietly closed the door behind us.

Then I was up in the saddle, and we were away. I had done it. I had escaped Castle Kytara and Lord Odyn. I felt a tinge of sadness as I remembered how we had talked and how

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