Shattered Magic (An Obscure City Book 3) by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: An Obscure City, romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Magic
ISBN: 9781990635588
Publisher: Viola Grace
Published: 2024-05-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Hari exhaled slowly and cursed softly. Zerul looked at her from across his desk. “What is it?”

“Vega is out of the hospital and has rejected her family. Arkus is with her, and Eon is worried. Eon is never worried.”

Zerul asked, “What is she worried about?”

“That Vega will be untethered now. She isn’t one to not have a focus.”

“What was her focus previously?”

“Her family and her village. The dwarf village in the foothills.”

“Yup. The artisans, historians, and miners. They are all in that protected space.” Hari sighed. “It’s stupid, as many members of their population were born human, just like Vega was. The wave doesn’t discriminate, but they do.”

“Anhara, would you like to visit her?”

“Yes, but I am going to send her an invitation to dinner and see if she answers. I am guessing that she would be a little weak after the hospital. Eon told me that it wasn’t a simple thing.”

“I see. Send the invitation. I also want to speak with the village. This is sitting wrong with me.” Zerul frowned. “It is on the edge of my influence, but I think I can still make an impact.”

“Impact?”

“If your friend has rejected her birthplace, they had to have done something wrong. Your associates are remarkably even-tempered.”

“Yeah, and Vega is really good with money. Snappy dancer, too.” She smiled and typed a text and followed it up with an email.

Zerul checked his schedule, his horns gleaming in the light of the office lamp. “We can go now if you like.”

“Wait. We?”

“You are officially my consort two days from now. I think it’s time for you to get used to the position.”

“I thought that is what Steerik was for?”

“Funny.” Zerul grunted.

“I thought so.” Going to sleep next to him and waking up in his arms had done wonders for her confidence. She just wanted to get the opening over and done with. Steerik had briefed her on what would happen, that he would look like Zerul during all activities, and while pleasure would be a side effect, the set spell was the goal.

To her surprise, she got a response from Vega. Dinner with you two sounds good. Carvados?

Definitely. Eight? Should I make a reservation?

Hari smiled and was honest. Please. They like you better.

Okay. I will confirm with you in a few. It will be for four.

The long sigh of relief got Zerul’s attention. “Is it all good?”

“It is. We are going for dinner at eight with either her and Arkus, or her and Eon.”

Zerul chuckled. “Ah. Didn’t want to ask?”

“Nope. Either way, we need to look nice. Vega has been worried about my public image. Oh, Serel is trying to fight the civil suit.”

“I know. Do you want my lawyer?”

“No. Mine is good and looking forward to this fight. She’s even giving me a discount. Serel was particularly mean to her sister in university.”

Zerul sighed. “I can’t believe that Prolen thought it was proper to have that viper here.”

“He was horny, she was willing, and her father is a political booster.

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