Stolen by Darkness: The Dark Fae Trilogy Book One by Samantha Britt

Author:Samantha Britt [Britt, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-06T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“Shit.” Jordan jumps up from her seat on my bed. She almost hits her head on the bottom of the bunk above. “Shit!”

I’d just returned from my run with Prince Camden. Frederick never joined us, and we’d silently agreed not to broach the subject of the contest again. I plan on digging for more information the next time we meet, but I need the chance to get a grip on what I already know before I add even more to my mental plate.

The moment I’d walked into the barracks, I found Jordan and told her about the previous contests… and the fate of the contestants.

The single curse word is the only reaction she can muster.

I don’t blame her. My reaction hadn’t been much better.

“Yeah… agreed.”

Jordan’s fingers dig into her hair, clutching her scalp before she throws her arms down at her side in an angry huff. “They all died? How could they keep this from us?”

The girls on the nearest bunk glance our way.

“Let’s talk outside.” I stand and head toward the exit. Jordan’s angry mutters follow me as I weave through the bunks.

I walk a good distance away from the barracks, ensuring we won’t be overheard, before I face my friend.

Hands on her hips, Jordan huffs, “How long have you known they all died?”

I take a step back, thrown off by the forceful question. “The prince just told me.”

“Are you sure?” There’s mistrust in her eyes. “You and the prince have seen each other almost every evening. Not to mention, he searched you out at the banquet. Is what the others say true? Are you his favorite? Is he going to help you win?”

I can’t believe what I’m hearing.

“Are you serious? I’m not keeping secrets, and the prince didn’t tell me a thing about the contest until after the queen’s speech at the banquet. Other contestants were removed from the contest for knowing information in advance.”

Jordan’s stare is unrelenting, and I know she’s looking for even the slightest hint that I’m not telling the truth. Her doubt stings.

“Why would the prince tell you now?”

“Because now we know about the contest.” I remind her, doing my best to remain patient. “Otherwise I’d be disqualified, and apparently disqualified contestants are never seen from again.”

“SHIT.”

“I know.”

Jordan shakes her head. “This is insanity. They can’t really expect us to risk our lives.”

“Apparently, they do.”

“I’ll talk to Morty.” She looks off in the distance. I get the feeling she’s talking more to herself than me. “Maybe he knows a way to get us out of this.”

“Morty is Fae,” I remind her. “And he’s a sentry.”

“I know, but we’re… I don’t know. Friends, maybe? He might help us.”

I think back to the lingering glances I saw Morty give Jordan. “Is there something going on between the two of you?”

Jordan gives a little cough. “Wh-what do you mean?”

Oh, no…

“Jordan,” I lower my voice. “You can’t be serious.”

The darkness hides most of her features, but I would bet money she’s blushing furiously. “Nothing’s happened.”

“Then why do you sound like that?”

“Sound like what?”

“Like you’re guilty.

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