Queen of the Hill by Genevieve Jack

Author:Genevieve Jack [Jack, Genevieve]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781940675084
Google: cYHIAwAAQBAJ
Amazon: 1940675111
Publisher: Carpe Luna, Ltd.
Published: 2014-06-29T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Vampire Games

As expected, Gary arrived on my doorstep at twilight, the winter wind biting into my skin as I joined him on the porch.

“Please tell me you have a plan,” Gary said nervously.

“I do. An armor spell, enhanced speed. I think I can even hide a wooden stake inside you.”

“Then invite me in,” he said. “Let’s get started. We don’t have much time.”

I needed to know Gary wasn’t lying to me, and there was only one way to do that. I drew Nightshade and pulled a vial of potion from my pocket.

With super speed, Gary retreated from the blade to the center of the yard. “What gives!” he said.

“I’m not going to hurt you,” I said. “I just want to perform a truth spell to ensure you are being honest about Julius and Kace. Here, drink this.” I held out the truth potion.

Gary shook his head. “Fuck that.” He flipped me the finger. “I want no part of this. I’m trying to help you, and this is the thanks I get? Forget it. You can live with Kace.” He took off, running for the woods but stopped short when Rick formed in his trajectory. Gary ran right into him.

“A moment of your time,” Rick said, holding Gary’s elbow in a firm grip. He dragged the vampire back to my stoop.

“Aww. Come on,” Gary whined. “What the fuck?”

Rick raised his black eyes to mine, his beast close to the surface. “What Gary says about Kace is true. I saw the vamp myself. He is preparing for the challenge.”

“Of course it’s true! Why would I lie?” Gary said. “Now let me go. Find some other pawn.”

“Gary!” I yelled to get his attention. He stopped fighting Rick and stared in my direction. “Stop talking and get inside. We have work to do.” I opened the door to my house.

My heart was drumming in my chest. This was it. No going back. I was torn in two, knowing it was a bad idea but also that it was the only chance we had.

“Are you inviting me in?” he asked, standing taller and looking toward the open door. Rick slowly dropped his hand.

“Yes,” I said.

Gary was inside before I could finish the word.

* * * * *

“This way,” Gary whispered.

We were deep within the forest behind Carlton City, the full moon directly overhead providing just enough light to navigate through the trees and underbrush. Still, I hung on to Rick’s hand. He could see in the dark, and I wanted the added protection. My intuition was itching with the vibration of supernatural power.

Above us, Poe soared between the branches. “We’re close,” he said from just above me. “The coven has gathered straight ahead.”

A clearing came into view, a snow-covered meadow. Rick stopped me at the tree line. The place was lousy with vampires. I stretched on tiptoe but could barely see over the heads of the hundreds crowding the area.

Poe landed in the tree closest to us. “Up here.”

Rick pointed to a branch above my head.

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