Someday I'll Be Redeemed by Kelly Blanchard

Author:Kelly Blanchard [Blanchard, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781530066483
Published: 2016-03-13T05:00:00+00:00

In the dungeon, the door groaned as the doorkeeper unlocked it and pushed it open to allow entrance for the two sorcerers. Lorrek looked up and around at the damp, depressing surroundings then shook his head. “They all look the same—dungeons that is. Someone should really get creative one of these days.”

“I've thought about petitioning the king for permission to remodel the place, but he's been too preoccupied,” Bodulf admitted then motioned for Lorrek to head down a dark, narrow corridor leading to the individual cells.

Lorrek imagined Roskelem granting such permission only to be shocked when the king came down here again to check on the progress of things and saw the place had been transformed into a suite worthy of Jechorm's modern skyscrapers. He smirked at the thought but kept it to himself as Bodulf led him deeper and deeper down the corridor.

Groans came from the cells they passed, but Lorrek didn't bother to glimpse inside. He didn't need to see the dirty and pitiful state of his fellow prisoners. That would only serve to discourage him, and he was here with a purpose.

Finally, Bodulf stopped at a cell and yanked open the door. Lorrek stepped inside and looked around. As expected, he saw four barren walls and a stone floor covered by some straw. Turning to face the door, he noted that it was made of thick wood with only a small, barred window at eye level, and a narrow opening at the bottom where food could be slid under the door into the room on a tray.

In the doorway of the cell, Bodulf looked apologetic. Lorrek knew he wanted to ask more about the binding spell Lorrek had concocted that made him solid, but now was not the time or place—especially as Esdras approached them with orders from Haskel. “The prince wants you to cast a blocking spell over the cell as you’ve done to the others.”

Bodulf widened his eyes. “He’s already bound him to that contract. What more does the king want? Does he honestly think I can restrain the Prince of Cuskelom’s full power? Do you have any idea how many magic users you have down here, whom you’ve had me block? It takes a lot of power. I am flattered, but still—”

“Do it.” When Bodulf looked at him doubtfully, Lorrek nodded. “Close the door, lock it, and cast the spell. I will not fight it.”

Bodulf hesitated but then nodded. Closing his eyes, he muttered a spell, and Lorrek felt his powers dampen. They were still there within reach—Bodulf had been right not to brag of his might, but it would do. Lorrek would honor it.

Lowering himself to the floor, Lorrek nodded to the two men. “That will be all. Thank you for your hospitality.” They left without a word, and Lorrek bowed his head.

Time to reflect—to ponder. It reminded him of the time he spent alone and in utter darkness after falling into the Orb of Oblivion.

“Prince Lorrek?” A woman's voice drew him out of his thoughts, and he lifted his head but furrowed his brows.

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