Spark (Legends of the Shifters) by J.B. North

Author:J.B. North
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-04-30T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

I was awoken by sudden brightness. Rema had come in and opened the curtains, causing light to filter through the dust she had stirred up. “Your friend asked me if I would come in and wake you. He says you have to get an early start today.”

I didn’t reply, but instead yawned and stared sleepily down at the covers.

“I’ve already made breakfast—“

The thought of Rema's food made me sit bolt upright.

Rema chuckled in her hoarse way, her eyes crinkling at the corners. “I’m glad you’re looking forward to it,” she said. She poured water into the washbasin with a pitcher that she must have set there beforehand.

After that, she stepped out the door. “I’ll leave you to yourself. Come down when you’re ready.”

The only thing I could do for my appearance was brush through my hair with a dusty comb that had been left on the vanity. I washed my face, hoping that it would help me wake up. The water was icy cold, providing a shock to get my mind spinning.

I stepped out into the hallway and went down the stairs to where Roland was waiting for me at the bar. He had already tucked into his breakfast which was bacon and eggs and toast. It was good, although nothing like the meal we had had last night.

Roger came toward us and slurred, “So are you leavin’ now?”

Roland nodded, and hurried to swallow his food before talking. “Yes. And I wanted to know if you knew how to get to Achron?”

Roger mumbled something under his breath. I could smell the alcohol on him.

Roland leaned in, but he still didn’t catch what the man had said. “What was that?” he asked.

Roger sighed, irritated, and I held my breath until I was certain that the smell was behind me. He hiccuped as he talked. “I said, I haven’t, hic, been anywhere but here...for seven years.”

Roland raised his eyebrows. “But do you know how to get there?”

“Of course I do!” Roger drawled loudly. “Hic!”

Rema came out and studied the scene. Once she took in Roger’s drunken state, she pushed him into the kitchen, furiously whispering, “You've brought shame down upon us, Roger! I've told you over and over not to drink anything when we have customers!”

I looked at Roland, and hid a smile. The inn was already shameful except for the food.

Rema came back out. “I hope you will forgive my ridiculous husband,” she said, her voice still resounding annoyance.

Roland shook his head. “There is no need to apologize. I was just asking him if he knew the way to Achron.”

Rema studied him and said, “Achron? I suppose the easiest way to get there is to go south until you hit the tanner’s shop. Or rather it will hit you with the stench. Either way, you’ll find it. Then, once you’re there, you head due east. You’re sure to find Achron that way.”

Roland nodded. “Sounds easy enough.” He stood and I followed his example. He pulled out the purse of money that the headmaster had given us.

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