The Siren's Heart by Helen Scott

Author:Helen Scott [Scott, Helen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-07T16:00:00+00:00

Randall looked around the room. It was gaudy. Everything was covered in flowers or gold, or worse, a combination of the two. He hated being there. Every moment grated on him like nails on a chalkboard, but he had a mission and he wasn’t about to let something as petty as this prevent him from achieving his goals.

“Sweet tea?” Beatrice’s voice was soft, kind even, but he knew that she was one of the strongest members of the Order of Talos. If he could get her on his side, or, better, to let him use her Key, then he would destroy everyone who stood in his way.

“Please.” He’d choke it down if he had to since it made her happy, even if the syrupy mixture made his teeth hurt.

“Now, let’s get down to business, shall we?” At his nod, she continued. “I’ve heard that you’ve been making the rounds and have received a little support, but most people have refused. So, you need my support more than ever since I’m the last person you can ask, correct? It’s no use trying to gussy up the truth. I have ears and eyes, and I might be a good deal older than you, young man, but my mind is as sharp as ever.”

He’d started to disagree, to try and charm his way out, but the old bag was loyal to the Order and the highest-ranking member he could ask. It was no use putting on a front with her. She’d see right through it. “Ma’am, if you’d allow me to explain—”

“I don’t want to hear any hogwash from you. Just the truth. I’ll know if you’re lying.” Her eyes flashed, and he knew she was drawing power from her Key.

He could almost feel the energy in the air change. There were two choices—keep up the pretense of being a good member of the Order, or show her who he really was and what had happened to him. The debate was momentary. He would bet she was more like him than she was willing to let on.

“I want to kill those sirens once and for all. They have stolen from me and from the Order, and I can’t let it rest. It makes us look weak. It makes our younger, more inexperienced members question our power. I’ve heard rumblings that lead me to believe some are questioning whether we wield anything more than a sprite here or there.

“They have caused so much damage to our organization, and yet the High Brother is willing to let it slide. I cannot do that. I will fight for the Order until my dying breath, but I won’t allow anyone to weaken it.” He let the fury and sincerity show in his eyes. Randall had devoted his life to the Order. He wasn’t about to let some snot-nosed kid who had somehow made it to High Brother push him around just because his Key was lost.

“I see.”

“Would you mind if I demonstrated something, ma’am?” He waited until she nodded her head.

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