The Chosen by Thea Harrison

Author:Thea Harrison [Harrison, Thea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

~ 7 ~

The sprinkle of freckles across Margot’s nose and cheeks stood out. As he had spoken, she had paled visibly.

Swallowing hard, she whispered, “Someone tried to poison both of you?”

She was too clearly shaken for it to be an act. His eyes narrowed. It appeared Lily had a lot of explaining to do to more than just him.

He pointed at both barges. “Lily said no one from the island would want to leave as long as we were here. Why are you here? What has changed, and why should I allow you to set foot on land?”

Instantly, she bounded back on form again. Glaring at him, she switched to telepathy. Keep in mind, Commander—I don’t owe you an explanation for anything, and you have no right to prevent us from moving about on our own land, so have a care for how far you push me.

Even as she scolded, he knew she had switched to telepathy for a reason. Planting his feet wide, he crossed his arms. And?

Our Chosen has ordered me to send six teams to hunt down the weather mages and stop them by any means necessary. A hint of vengeful satisfaction flashed through her narrowed gaze. So by preventing us from following our orders, you are actually hurting yourself more than anyone.

He uncrossed his arms. She agreed to help us.

No, Commander. Margot shook her head. We are not offering help to you or affiliating ourselves with anyone. We are only committing to uphold the law and to aid any farmsteads who may be in jeopardy. Our Chosen doesn’t want to see innocent people die.

Bending, he offered his hand. She hesitated for a long moment before she grasped it, and he lifted her unceremoniously onto the dock. “Well, let me help you. I can provide backup to every team.”

“No, Commander.” Turning, she gestured, and the others disembarked. “We will deal with this on our own.”

Frowning, he watched as the teams formed in a line. There was one priestess, or witch, and three Defenders in each team. “Weather mages are Powerful magic users. Going after them will be dangerous work.”

“We are well aware of that.” Exasperation had entered her voice.

Wulf watched as she walked from team to team, pausing to look into the eyes of each witch. He would have liked to have heard the orders she gave them, but whatever their exchange was, they conducted it in silence.

Waiting until she was through, he said, “At least let us give you horses.”

“No, Commander,” she said. “Calles will not accept any support from Braugne on this matter, nor will we ask for help from any other principality. The abbey keeps horses at the inns in town. Now, that will be all.”

He had to hand it to her. She had only five Defenders that would remain with her, while he had a force of two hundred waiting at his back, yet she still managed to dismiss him as if he were a petitioner or a servant. There was a certain kind of splendid, suicidal arrogance in that.

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