The Fae's Amulet by J F Posthumus

Author:J F Posthumus [Posthumus, J F]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: New Mythology Press
Published: 2018-12-10T22:00:00+00:00

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Leaving the crystal on Ahndray, I headed for my basement. Yelling at Maekyl was at the top of my to-do list.

Maekyl appeared asleep when I stormed into my basement. The insufferable jerk. I knew he wasn’t asleep because he was as vain as a cat. Anytime his name was spoken, he was awake and alert, eagerly listening to the conversation.

“Don’t bother pretending you’re asleep, Asshole,” I snarled as I stopped in front of him. “What the bloody hell do you think you were doing, contacting Xantos? I should call my father, tell him what you’ve been up to, and give you back to him! Either that, or I should destroy you, permanently! What the ever-loving fuck, Maekyl?”

“He’s been calling to me for months, actually,” Maekyl said. “I am often bored and somewhat lonely down here. A familiar voice and shared experiences became difficult to resist.”

“You could have said something,” I snapped. “Xantos is an intriguing necromancer I’d probably kill to learn from, but he’s also insanely powerful! There is no way in all the hells I’d sell you to someone who could easily set you free, then sit back and watch the chaos you’d create!” He’d probably be munching on a bag of popcorn, I added silently. “The arrogant sod not only bypassed my wards but removed them. Now I have to redo them!”

What was it with everyone wanting to lay waste to my wards? Maybe I could get Sterling to help redo them.

“I could help you reset and strengthen your wards, but that would require your admitting you need help with something!” Maekyl argued. “You don’t let me out at all. I have no visitors. You only come down here when it suits you, and you come with demands! What did you expect me to do? Sit docile and be thankful for what you give me like a cuckold? Or, perhaps you fancy me more of a culled dog?”

I opened my mouth to say something, then snapped it shut. He was right. I’d stopped keeping him out in the open after my reign as a vengeful, merciless queen of the undead ended. That era had garnered me a throne made from the bones of my enemies, the title Lady of Death, and a fear of my parents’ tempers. Maekyl had been very influential, and he’d been by my side, as much as a skull could.

“You’re right,” I said, my anger deflating like a disturbed soufflé. “I have kept you hidden away and kept my distance. But it’s not like you’re the best influence, ya know.” I flopped into a chair before tugging my shoes off. “If Dad agrees, maybe Xantos can visit you.”

Maekyl rolled his eyes.

We both knew it was unlikely, but I could ask. My dad still surprised me with his advice. “I would appreciate your help with the wards. And I’ll try to figure out who can visit you without my having to worry about the destruction of the world or your being released or killed permanently.

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