The Frozen Wasteland by Candy Crum & Michael Anderle

Author:Candy Crum & Michael Anderle [Crum, Candy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2017-09-14T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

When Maddie arrived at Amelia’s office around lunchtime that afternoon, the Chancellor didn't know what to think. They had been working together to train Ash to fly between them carrying messages, and things had been going well. It was far too dangerous for them to be seen together. For Maddie to have come in person, Amelia knew something must've gone wrong.

And it had. Maddie had done exactly what Amelia had told her not to do. She’d put herself in harm’s way, but it had been a rather strategic plan, and one that might turn out for the best.

After quickly discussing things, Amelia had sent Maddie back to the Academy, telling her to find a way to make it obvious what she planned to do that evening. She needed Jackson and Caydon to know she would be out for a run that evening.

It appeared that Maddie had done her job well, though Amelia had been surprised. Maddie was nothing if not resourceful, and her training and guidance had been much of the reason Hannah had been so successful at impersonating a noble.

Amelia had taken a trusted guard with her and they threaded through the streets, avoiding any other guards whose allegiances might prove questionable. They climbed onto a rooftop and waited. It wouldn't be long before Maddie ran through with the boys on her heels.

Amelia had two Hunters hiding in the shadows below, waiting for the students to pass. They had to wait until Jackson and Caydon struck, hopefully not injuring Maddie in the process. But that was why Amelia and the guard were on the rooftop; to ensure Maddie's safety while the two Hunters took action.

Once the boys made their move, the Hunters would capture them and make as much noise as possible, angrily—and loudly—asking questions.

The idea was that people would hear and begin to watch what was happening. The questions had been pre-selected, ensuring that anyone peeking out their windows or listening behind their doors heard them and thought carefully about their meaning.

They needed to create doubt in the minds of others. Two students who were incredibly close to Talia going after a young woman known to support Arryn? That certainly looked suspicious, or at least it should. They planned to make sure it did.

The sounds of footsteps pattering down the cobblestone road caught Amelia's attention. Amelia saw Maddie turn toward the end of the street, and she looked small from that distance. Soon after, Amelia saw two shadows behind her.

Amelia wasn't the best at mental magic, but she'd learned quite a bit from Julianne in the short time she’d trained with her. She’d been getting better at it recently with all the practice she was getting.

They’re behind you, Amelia sent telepathically to Maddie. Keep up your pace, and when you hear their footsteps, I want you to run faster and make noise. If they speed up, scream. Make a scene.

Can do, was all Maddie replied.

Maddie had passed a few extra houses when Amelia saw her look over her shoulder.

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