The House of Fire by M. Goldsmith

Author:M. Goldsmith [Malin, M. Goldsmith & A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy romance, magic, revenge
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2018-04-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Ashlyn

Gritty, her eyes itched, but Ashlyn couldn’t even be bothered to rub them. She sat on the floor with her knees to her chest and wrapped her arms protectively around herself. Exhausted, she nearly tipped over. Even Ash’s Fire called for a time out. It stayed hidden but hovered near the surface in case it was needed. She couldn’t help but wonder about the woman named Brooke. She looked like the girl next door. But who was she really? It had been a huge blow when Brooke left her alone with those two psychos. At first, she had appeared self-assured and confident. Then, her entire demeanor changed when Devlin and Barrington entered the room. Ash thought she had been saved, but she was wrong. Hopelessness enveloped her. Extreme fatigue was the only thing pulling Ashlyn under into a fitful sleep.

Ash dreamed of Aether. Alone in the Atrium of the South Tower, her gaze lingered over her beautiful village. She startled as her name was called from behind. Turning to the sound of the voice, she breathed a sigh of relief. “Hawk. How are you here?”

Ash could tell immediately when Hawk recognized where she had brought him through their connection. “You’re dreaming, honey, but I’ve been searching for you through our link. I wanted you to know I’m coming for you. The Protectors and I are on our way. Are you okay?” He ran the back of his hand down her cheek and she nuzzled into his touch.

“Thank the God and Goddess. Yes, I’m all right, but I can’t take much more of this. How did you find me?”

“That’s a pretty long story. Let’s just say it’s not the Renegades who’ve taken you. It’s a man named Dr. Charles Barrington. Apparently, he and Kai have a history together. He was his roommate in med school. Obviously, he knows about us, about Aether, and what our people are capable of.” Hawk gently stoked her hair and smiled sadly. “I don’t know which facility they’re holding you in, baby. They have dozens of locations, but we’re searching all of them. Can you tell me anything about where they’ve taken you?”

Ashlyn lay her cheek on Hawk’s muscled chest, tears pooling in her eyes. “I don’t know, but I’ve met Barrington. He’s really scary, cold, and there’s something dark in his eyes that’s chilling.” Wrapping her arms around his waist, breathing in his masculine scent, she fortified herself with his inner strength.

“I know, honey. I promise I’m going to come for you very soon.” Hawk rubbed slow comforting circles up and down her back. “You just need to hang in there a little longer. What else can you tell me about where you are?”

“Nothing, I can’t tell you anything. I’m locked in a lab now not a cell. They keep knocking me out with drugs. When I woke up this time I had bruises up and down my arms. Looks like they’ve been taking my blood.” Ash sensed the moment Hawk had drawn on the Elements, and then the air around them swirled like a subtle breeze.

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