Premonition of Peace: Her Immortal Monsters Book Three by Kel Carpenter & Aurelia Jane

Author:Kel Carpenter & Aurelia Jane [Carpenter, Kel & Jane, Aurelia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Raging Hippo Publishing
Published: 2024-11-15T00:00:00+00:00

nineteen

NATHALIE

The bell above the door slammed around as I burst into Señora’s shop, fear and urgency pushing me forward. Inside, the room was thick with tension, the scent of herbs and the faint hum of magic weaving through the air. As I came to a halt, I took in the scene before me. August was already there, cradling a limp and emaciated Marcel in his arms, his own face etched with worry. Lucifer stood nearby, his expression grave as he watched me enter.

“August,” I breathed out, rushing to his side and grabbing Marcel’s limp hand. The coolness of his skin sent a shiver down my spine, amplifying the fear gripping my heart. “What happened?”

“I don’t know,” August replied, his voice steady but tinged with concern. His usually calm demeanor was replaced with an edge of panic, something I rarely saw in him. “Estrid started pawing at his door and crying loudly. She’s never done that if it wasn’t for food. I found him on the floor.”

“How long?” I asked, brushing a lock of hair away from Marcel’s damp forehead.

“I called you and the Señora as soon as I found him. Before that, I don’t know.”

The sight of Marcel, so lifeless, pale and hanging from his arms, was almost more than I could bear. My mind raced, searching for answers, or for anything that could explain why this was happening, besides what I already knew.

Marcel’s time was up.

He paused, his gaze flickering to Marcel’s. The dark lines of magic that usually sat beneath Marcel’s skin were now pulsing and vibrant, dancing in victory as if it won the battle and would soon consume its host. Cracks formed as if the magic were threatening to burst out of his body at any moment.

“I’m going to get Señora Rosara,” Lucifer announced, breaking the tense silence. He gave me a meaningful look before leaving the room. His usually confident demeanor was overshadowed by concern.

“Let’s get him to the side room. That’s where she’ll want him,” I said, motioning toward the back of the shop.

August followed me as I led him past Señora’s curious cats and into the small room that had been my own sanctuary during my eye surgery. The room was dimly lit, the air thick with the scent of lavender and sage, a stark contrast to the sterile environment I’d been in not long ago. August gently laid Marcel’s unconscious body on the long table, then stepped back to stand beside me.

August placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, squeezing gently. His touch was warm, grounding me in the moment. “For what it’s worth, I’m sorry I couldn’t do more, Nathalie.”

Pressing my lips together, I nodded and swallowed the lump forming in my throat. This was it. I was no closer to a cure than I had been when I started.

I said none of that, keeping my eyes on Marcel, blinking back tears. It wasn’t long before Señora swept into the room, Lucifer hot on her heels. She barely acknowledged us, her gaze fixed on Marcel.

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