Rivals (The Cross-Worlds Coven Series Book 3) by Phil Stern

Author:Phil Stern [Stern, Phil]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Book Three of the Cross-Worlds Coven Series
Publisher: Phil Stern
Published: 2014-06-02T22:00:00+00:00

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Approaching Blake’s isolated New York cabin on foot, Adrina paused once more to magically scan the surrounding area.

There had been no further contact with the Haven witches since the dustup in the alley. Even now, there wasn’t even a wisp of active magic coming from the small structure, or anywhere else in the surrounding woods. Apparently, they’d given up the chase.

Which told the ruby assassin a lot. If Adrina herself had been in charge of their skirmish forces on Earth, there’s no way she would have allowed someone to just attack her girls and then disappear. Clearly, their opponents had no stomach for real conflict. Soon they’d drive the Haven Coven out of Earth entirely, which would clear the way for the revolution on Zarth.

But first things first. Her ruby stone gently pulsing, Adrina left the wood line and confidently strode across the darkened landscape. No lights were showing in the cabin, which was to be expected. But if Valensa and/or Blake were indeed holed up here, she’d make short work of them and report back to Claire forthwith. In fact, she’d learned a lot in this little foray that her own Coven Leader would find quite interesting...

Rocking to a halt, all of the tall blonde’s magical senses were suddenly flooded at once. Frowning, she now definitely sensed something in the cabin, firmly locking onto her own ruby stone.

Throwing up a shield in the nick of time, Adrina was nevertheless sent hurtling back against a stout trunk by a wave of pure energy. The magical explosion welled outward from the cabin, which promptly buckled and collapsed in upon itself. Stunned by both the initial blast and subsequent impact with the tree, Adrina just slumped down to the ground, dazed and disoriented.

A moment later all was quiet again, the cabin’s power source fading as quickly as it had ignited. All that remained was the ruined structure before her and a splitting headache.

Still, the witch knew she’d dodged a huge bullet. This was a potent booby trap, set by a very skilled sorceress. Set off by the proximity of her own ruby stone, she was lucky there had been any warning at all.

Gingerly standing, the Zarth warrior angrily flung away a stick that had become tangled in her hair. Well, this was a cabin owned by Tiffany Smith’s boyfriend, so there wasn’t much mystery as to who had set the trap. That explosion could have very easily killed Adrina, or anyone else wearing a ruby stone.

It was still a beautiful night, the clear Earth sky spread out like a giant celestial theater. Stars twinkled high above, while a nearly full moon hung on the horizon. With her magical senses now fully alert, the Zarth sorceress could also detect a dozen airplanes majestically cruising by overhead, with nearly as many satellites hovering in low earth orbit.

But in the midst of this natural and technological splendor, all Adrina felt was a growing, intoxicating fury. Eyes flashing ruby red, she made herself a solemn vow.

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