The Lore Series (Box Set): All 3 Books In One Volume by Chad T. Douglas

Author:Chad T. Douglas [Douglas, Chad T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Ravenswood Publishing (Chimera)
Published: 2017-09-26T06:00:00+00:00

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Three days after Tom and Geoffrey arrived at Hainburg, Molly and Leon were meandering across Austria from west to east, following the Danube and avoiding any reason to stop. The terrain became less and less familiar to Leon, who had an eye for landmarks outside of France, but after they lost sight of the Rhine, Molly’s inner sight was the only reference either of them had. After arriving in Germany, their pace became slower, and the early winter weather forced them to stop with more frequency and for longer periods of time.

For two nights before crossing the Austrian border, Molly did not sleep. It was far too uncomfortable outside and, because of Leon, she did not want to go knocking on doors to ask for a place to spend the night. The hot breath of her ruby ring was more than enough to provide warmth, and at times her hunger wasn’t even noticeable. Leon brought her simple things like fruits and bread when he returned from his own meals each night, and Molly thanked him each time, even though her conscience told her when she ate it she was just as much a thief as Leon. But hunger has no conscience, and her stomach refused to argue about it.

On the third day, after a half day’s ride, Leon pointed out Vienna and advised Molly to stop for a few hours if she wished for a full meal and rest. It pained her to lose time, but for three days Thomas had not gotten any farther away from them. In fact, his location had not changed, or if it had, it had changed little. Molly’s first instinct was to worry, thinking Thomas had found trouble or was hurt, but he was not weak, judging by the signals she was collecting. Using her better judgment, Molly agreed to detour to Vienna for the day after Leon promised he would pay for whatever comforts she desired. It was only then, when the two rode into Vienna and Molly again saw signs of civilization, that her rugged half yielded to her pampered one, and all she could think of was food and a bath and a bed. The time spent in search of these things was humbling, for the Austrians turned a curious eye on the paradoxical pair as they passed by on their weary horses. Molly, though angelic in appearance, knew she could use some soap and hot water. Her hair was ragged and felt like a bird’s nest; her boots, dirty and wet. The worst realization was that the blouse she’d put on in Paris hadn’t been changed once since she’d left. The look on her face was one of chagrin, but Leon knew better than to ask her what was the matter. Instead, he kept an eye out for lodging so Molly, wallowing in her embarrassment, could freely watch the ground.

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