Obsidian (The Horsemen Chronicles Book 2) by D.C. Gambel

Author:D.C. Gambel [Gambel, D.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-11T06:00:00+00:00

The four of us stood in the barn in battle ready attire. Cam and I stood facing off with Ty and Derek as part of my training. Grabbing Cam’s arm, I tapped into his power throwing up only half a sphere using it as a shield of sorts sliding it away from me towards the two horsemen. Of course it was just for show and wouldn’t hurt them, as they were immune to my gift of death, but it was the practice I needed. Cam and I had been working on the speed and control of me using his power. The half sphere was a new achievement. It allowed me to use less energy and to control a more accurate aim.

Shoving the shield toward Derek, he rolled out of the way like he would if he were anyone else. I brought my sword down before he had a chance to right himself. He kicked my knee forcing it to buckle making me drop the shield. It snapped back like a rubber band making both Cam and I wavier for just a second as the magic settled back over us. I righted myself immediately but it was enough of a gap for Derek to get to his feet.

Cam and Ty were busy sparring. We’d been rotating partners as the training session progressed. Cam as my partner made the most sense since I could tap into his gift, but it didn’t mean that he’d always be available. I needed to be just as comfortable with Ty and Derek as partners too. I went on patrol with both men regularly and needed to know how to work with them just as seamlessly.

The hilt of Derek’s sword slammed into my chin making me stagger.

“Shit Evie,” Derek said dropping his stance. “I’m sor—” But I spun landing my foot against his cheek. Not in retaliation but in keeping to the guise that we were enemies.

When he righted himself with a shocked expression blanketing his face, I rolled back my shoulders and widened my stance in preparation for his retaliation. “We’re sparing, Derek. I can take a blow the same as you.” It was a subtle reminder that even though I had breasts it didn’t make me any less of a horseman.

Curtly nodding, he charged at me this time not holding back.

Switching partners a few more times finally had me exhausted. I used Cam’s power whenever the opportunity appeared. It wasn’t just as a fail safe, but to learn to use it without losing focus. If I could do it in a training session then in the field would be much easier.

I laid on my back staring at the raptures in the old barn. My arm was draped over my forehead listening to the guys as they stripped their weapons and cleared the training area. Five shields, along with the exertion of sparring, and I was beat. Figuring I just needed a catnap, I closed my eyes listening to the gentle hum of the guys’ conversation. Only a moment passed before the deafening silence registered.

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