The Wizard's Gambit by Kylie Betzner

Author:Kylie Betzner [Betzner, Kylie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Comic
Published: 2015-10-17T04:00:00+00:00

Mongrel followed his wolves’ tracks, unbeknownst to the danger that lay ahead. Not that he didn’t suspect danger; after all, it was undoubtedly close behind him. But he never expected to be led to it. Of course, he hadn’t expected his affiliation with the dwarves or elves to lead him into danger either, but here he was fresh from a skirmish with blood on his hands and the beginnings of what he suspected was a stomach ulcer.

He tried not to think about it. Instead, he focused on finding his wolves. Forget the hidden item. What good was a plastic ring when it didn’t have the power to bring back those who had died or couldn’t magically make anyone get along? And why bother winning a competition that couldn't set things right? The more he thought about it, the more he realized he didn’t have the answers. The only thing he knew for certain was he couldn’t fix this problem on his own. At least if he could find his wolves, he wouldn’t be alone.

Behind him, the snapping of branches, the crinkling of trodden leaves, and the soft thudding of many feet heading his way. He could tell by the cushioned footfalls and the swift speed of the runners, they were not his wolves.

Mongrel heaved his axe over his shoulder and quickened his pace. He saw no point in running. Elves were fast runners and swift through heavy foliage. Light and nimble, they could swoop over and under branches with ease and finesse. Stumbling through the brush like a drunken moose, Mongrel didn’t stand a chance of outrunning them.

Should he stand and face them? Maybe he could talk them down.

A round of arrows in his direction told him to keep running.

Now he really wished his wolves had not run off. He needed them now as the elves pursued him. But what would he have them do anyway? Attack them? No, he wouldn’t call for an attack, not when he was trying to avoid further conflict. So really it was better the wolves were not there.

He’d no sooner had the thought when he stumbled upon Kavik’s men. Just great, he thought. There were angry elves behind him and armed northern men in front of him—worse yet, he had no idea how to prevent another fight. Then he spotted Old Boy standing protectively next to the young girl, Tikaani. If nothing else, at least he’d found his wolves.

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