Once Bitten by Trina M. Lee

Author:Trina M. Lee [Lee, Trina M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Vampires, fantasy, romance
Goodreads: 32766927
Publisher: Trina M. Lee
Published: 2018-06-22T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

A strange wave of energy rippled through me from head to toe. We emerged into a place where the air smelled sweet like flowers but a little burnt.

The first thing I noticed aside from the air was the red haze from the two crimson suns shining down upon us, one on each side of the horizon. The four of us stood just inside city gates, beneath a giant archway. Standing tall behind us was a black iron gate complete with spikes along the top. The rest of the city was surrounded by a stone wall too tall for anything to conquer, unless it had wings.

Beneath our feet the road was paved with a deep-gold stone. A thatch of midnight-purple trees flanked the gate on either side. I eyed them warily, knowing better than to trust any foreign foliage.

“Holy shit,” Jett breathed, taking it all in. “This is so much nicer than the prison realm.”

Ahead of us stretched the city. The golden street appeared to lead right through the heart of town to the castle in the distance. It stretched tall and white against the red sky. Three massive towers rose up from various wings of the castle.

“This can’t be nearly as easy as it looks.” Arrow squinted against the strange red light, peering at the castle and the marketplace that separated us from it. “It’s a decent trek from here to there. Be ready for anything, I guess.”

Rowen didn’t speak. He gaped at everything, from the orange moss at the base of the purple tree to the shimmering stones that led the way. He hadn’t seen the prison realm. There truly was no way to accurately describe these otherworld places. One simply had to see it.

“Flint already knows we’re here,” I said, adjusting the small dagger strapped to my forearm. On my back, the weight of the Midnight Star was a comfort.

“That he does.” A voice from behind had us all spinning around ready to defend.

Tall, blond, and a work of art, the demon guarding the gate stepped into view. He’d probably watched us appear from the other side. His long hair was pulled back in many braids, revealing ears that ended in pointed tips. Something like war paint stained one side of his face with a symbol resembling a flicker of flames. Large feathered wings cloaked him. Behind him waved a long furry tail that ended in a puff of fur similar to a lion’s. Brilliant red eyes pinned us with a stare that was more curious than anything else.

Sword in hand, the demon held the weapon in a relaxed grip. “I’ve been sent with a message from the Dragon King for you, daughter of Kai.”

I gawked at the blond work of art, both fascinated and disappointed. “How does he know I’m here already? I literally just got here.”

“He received word that you’d be coming three days ago.” The demon spoke with a slight accent that indicated he spoke in that old ancient language of the immortals more frequently than he used the tongues of man.

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