The Sorcery Code by Dima Zales & Anna Zaires

Author:Dima Zales & Anna Zaires [Zales, Dima & Zaires, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult
ISBN: 0988391392
Amazon: B00HB8TGVS
Barnesnoble: B00HB8TGVS
Goodreads: 19089212
Publisher: Mozaika Publications
Published: 2013-12-15T18:30:00+00:00

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The fair was as amazing as Gala had thought it might be. There were merchants all over the place, their colorful stalls displaying various goods and interesting-looking food products. Right beside them, there were games and attractions, and Gala could hear laughter, loud voices, and music everywhere. In the center of the fair, there was a big platform where she could see young people dancing.

Gala approached a merchant closest to her. “What are you selling?” she asked him.

“I have the best dried fruit at the fair, for you or your mother and aunt.” He smiled widely, offering Gala a handful of raisins.

She took a couple and put them in her mouth, enjoying the burst of sweet flavor on her tongue. Esther took out a small coin and gave it to the merchant, thanking him, and they continued on their way.

“Ale for the ladies?” a man yelled out from one of the stalls. There were huge barrels stacked on each side of him, and Gala wondered if they contained this ale he was offering.

“I will get some,” she said, curious to try the drink she’d read about.

“No, you won’t,” Esther said immediately, frowning. “I don’t want you drunk on your very first day with us.”

“Oh, come on, let the lass have some fun,” the ale merchant cajoled. “She won’t feel more than a little buzz from just one drink.”

“All right, fine,” Maya grumbled, handing a coin to the man. “Just one drink.”

Gala grinned. She would’ve tried this ale regardless, but she was glad she didn’t have to argue with the two women.

Looking satisfied, the merchant took a mug, walked over to the pile of barrels, and started pouring from one of them into the mug. Gala noticed the way the barrels shook with the man’s movements, as though swaying in the wind.

“Hurry up,” a male voice said behind Gala. Turning around, she saw a young, well-built man standing there. As soon as he saw Gala’s face, his eyes widened, and his cheeks turned red. He mumbled an apology, his gaze traveling from the top of her head all the way down to her toes.

Gala gave him a small smile and turned around to look at the merchant again. She was getting used to these stares.

The merchant handed her the mug, and she took a sip, swirling the drink around her mouth to better taste it. It wasn’t nearly as delicious as the raisins, but it did send a warm feeling down her body. Liking the sensation, Gala downed the mug in several large gulps and heard chuckles from the men standing in line behind her.

“You should pace yourself,” Maya admonished, and Esther gave Gala another frown.

“I’ve never had ale before,” Gala tried to explain, not wanting the two women to worry. “I think I like it even better than your stew.” Turning to the merchant, she asked, “Can I have another one?”

At this, Maya grabbed Gala’s hand and dragged her away from the confused ale merchant and his customers. Gala let herself be led only as far as the next stall and then stood her ground firmly.

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