Rowena Through the Wall: Expanded Edition by Campbell Melodie

Author:Campbell, Melodie [Campbell, Melodie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Imajin Books
Published: 2012-02-19T08:00:00+00:00

Later, after I had bathed and Kendra and I had eaten, she found another lace to do up my bodice.

I had a sudden thought. "Where's Duke?"

My canine friend had yet to make an appearance.

"Logan says he went south with Ivan," Kendra replied.

That was sad news. I would miss the gentle beast.

There was a commotion in the courtyard.

We picked up our bags and hurried down the stairs.

Stepping through the great front doors, we were greeted by a line of at least twenty riders on horseback. The front riders held flags―the royal coat of arms in purple and silver. The horses were dressed in colors too.

It was a magnificent sight.

Cedric stood on the bottom step with his hand on the hilt of his sword. When I reached his side, I stood behind him.

Sargon jumped down from his horse, his cape swinging as he strode across the rocky ground.

"Where are the fiends?" he bellowed.

"I killed them," Cedric said.

"Did they hurt her?"

"Willen branded her on the arm. She took it well."

Sargon's face went black. "Did he―"

"No. I got there in time. Just."

Sargon noticed me. "Rowena, are you well?"

"I'm fine."

"Did Cedric treat you with respect?" he asked in a low voice.

"Yes, Sire. He treated me very well."

I caught Kendra's eye. Don't say a word, I willed.

"Huel, it seems I owe you a debt of immense proportion."

It must have cost him dearly to say that. I almost guffawed at the irony. The air defused. I could breathe again.

Cedric stared at me. "She is my flesh and blood and deserves my protection."

"You've changed," Sargon said.

"Perhaps in your eyes." Cedric crossed his muscular arms.

They stared at each other across ten feet. Cedric, a red-blond lion in the sunlight. And Sargon, the older black wolf. They were dangerous opponents.

I vowed right then to do everything I could to keep them apart.

"We go now," Sargon said. "Rowena, to your horse."

"One moment." Cedric turned and placed his hands on my shoulders. "One week," he whispered. "I'll see you then. And never fear, I've found a way to have the things I want."

Logan approached us, calling for Kendra, whose eyes lit up when she saw him.

A groom brought our horses from the stables.

I wore my fanny pack with the Derringer inside. I vowed to keep it close in future. In this world, who knows when I'd need it again? I hooked my pink backpack to the saddle and mounted Lightning. She was ready to race.

As we cantered out the gates, I took one last look behind me.

Cedric stood in the sun, glowing like a fallen angel.

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