Resurrection of an Empire: The Magic Within (The Magic Within Series Book 2) by Sharon Gibbs

Author:Sharon Gibbs [Gibbs, Sharon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-03-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-four

Jimmy sat at his desk and scanned the reports once again. The months he’d been ensconced as Governor in The Dale had flown by, and while his time had previously been spent rebuilding the village, he now had to find a way to protect it. The clatter of hooves outside caught his attention, and he looked up from his papers to stare out the window as the force from Canistar pulled into the square. His worries eased just a bit as the contingent flowed into the market. Finally, help had arrived. He rose from his desk and headed outside. ‘Christopher.’ He waved and walked over to greet him.

Christopher jumped from his saddle to land firmly on both feet. He handed his reins to the soldier next to him as the Governor of The Dale strode over. ‘We left as soon as we received word about the attacks. Are Albert and Rose all right?’

‘They’re fine and are staying with Joseph and his boys.’

Christopher breathed a sigh of relief.

Jack and Goodwin approached and shook Jimmy’s hand in turn.

‘I don’t mind saying it’s a relief to see you here,’ Jimmy said.

‘So what’s going on?’ Christopher asked.

‘I have no idea. I’ve heard many stories, but one thing I do know is it began not long after the night the ground rumbled. Some say it’s an invisible beast that sneaks through the darkness. Others tell stories about wild dogs with eyes of fire, but I have yet to see anything myself. Initially the attacks went unnoticed. A few animals lost here and there isn’t out of the ordinary for a farmer, but when herds were found massacred people brought their remaining animals into the safety of their barns. The attacks did cease for a while and we thought whatever it was had moved on. Until the beasts attacked Winterness and killed several people. Others have loved ones missing as well. We’ve confined ourselves indoors at night for fear of what the darkness will bring.’

‘Where are they coming from?’

‘Out there,’ Jimmy pointed towards the outskirts of the village, ‘in the Barroborough forest.’ The forest was a few miles from town. It stretched from the east and twisted its way past many small villages heading in a north-westerly direction before weaving a path through the mountains. It grew beyond and extended far into the north, ending where the dry desert sands curbed its passage.

‘The attacks only happen at night and never in the same place twice.’

Christopher’s gaze roamed over the people in the square. They stood watching him as he spoke with their Governor. ‘How many animals are involved in these attacks? Could it be a rogue pack of wolves?’

‘Some say four or five, but in Winterness they say the numbers were greater, twenty or more. One thing they’re sure of, it’s no wolf pack.’ Jimmy hesitantly looked over to a man near the bakery before looking back at Christopher. ‘It’s said they roam on four legs but have wings as well. No one will enter the forest to locate where they’re hiding.

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