Ride: Maelíosa and Sage: Episodes 9-12 (Puca Mates Collection Book 3) by A.C. James

Author:A.C. James [James, A.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: curvy girl romance, ride series, witch romance, alpha males, highlander shifter romance, demon romance, fallen ever after, irish romance, paranormal romance comedy, angel romance paranormal, bwwm paranormal romance, alpha shifter romance, winter promises, psychic paranormal romance, a.c. james, international romance, puca mates, ghost paranormal, cursed ever after, New Adult Paranormal Romance, vampire romance for adults, eternal ever after, bbw, beyond ever after
Publisher: Swoon Worthy
Published: 2018-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Two

Sage didn’t quite know what to expect as his new mate took him by the hand and walked him out of the castle. When he thought of the word ‘healer,’ a bunch of images sprung to his mind. Not all of them were entirely pleasant, but at least they were amusing. Sage figured that regardless of what happened, it couldn’t be as bad as some of the shit he’d gone through in the SEALs.

“Nervous?” Maelíosa threw a glance at Sage as she pulled open the heavy castle door with ease. He admired her—Maelíosa was one of the strongest women that Sage had ever known.

“Not at all,” he lied smoothly.

Maelíosa frowned, clearly not buying his bullshit.

He chuckled. “Okay, maybe a little. Is this chick gonna be like Miracle Max?”

“Miracle Max?”

“Uhmmm, you know, from The Princess Bride?”

Though on second thought, maybe Maelíosa didn’t know. He’d watched it countless times with his daughter; it was one of Carina’s favorite movies. Then again, they didn’t exactly have broadcast television in the Realm. He felt stupid for even thinking it, but it wasn’t like he could’ve prepared for this the way he usually did for a mission, even though it definitely felt like going into battle. No wonder he was talking out of his ass.

Maelíosa pulled a face. “I don’t know what you’re on about. I assure you Ariel is nothing but professional.”

Sage nodded. A tiny thread of anxiety was taking root in his gut. He took a steadying breath and tried to focus on his surroundings instead. The technique had served him well in the past, and saved his life more times than he could count. At least it was warm and sunny outside as Maelíosa led the way down the grassy slope toward a charming little hut.

“This is where Ariel lives and works,” Maelíosa said. She gestured toward the cottage. “I know it’s a bit rustic, but I promise, she’s quite good. She really knows her stuff, and I think she’s going to train Darcy to take her place someday.”

Sage frowned—a portion of the roof looked like it was quite close to caving in, and it was clear that the cottage had been there for decades, maybe even hundreds of years. It was completely different from the modern, sterile environment where he’d received his previous treatments. Though the poison they’d given him certainly hadn’t done him any good. He supposed he’d try anything if it meant saving his life, but he couldn’t help his skepticism.

“Not exactly a modern healer, is she?”

Maelíosa rolled her eyes and rapped lightly on the front door. “Ariel... Ariel, I’ve brought Sage.”

Seconds later, the door was opened. Sage couldn’t see inside the hut—it was smoky and musty, and a strange, herbal scent wafted out. Maelíosa looped her arm through his and yanked him inside.

As his eyes began to adjust, Sage saw a huge fire roaring in one corner of the hut. Oddly, the inside seemed larger than the outside had suggested. He wondered what was really happening—were his

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