The Duelist by Eric Vall

Author:Eric Vall [Vall, Eric]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2020-10-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

After Zoie’s initial shock wore off and she stopped looking at me like I’d just grown a second head, she laid back down with a thoughtful expression on her face.

“What you suggest is an uncommon strategy,” Zoie said as she stared up at the dark canopy over our bed. “Mercenaries and treasure seekers usually don’t come back from the Ruins. There are all kinds of dangers like curses, supernatural beings, and monsters with the strength of ten men.”

“You seem to know a lot about these Ruins,” I mused, “but aren’t you relatively new to this island?”

“Yes,” Zoie replied with an elegant shrug of her shoulders, “but the Traders made me study some of the history of Nata Isle before I was sold to Dagmar. They wanted to make sure I impressed my new husband so I wouldn’t be returned. I am obviously not as educated as most Prospective Wives, but I knew enough to warrant my purchase.”

“Well, you’ve definitely impressed me, and I’m grateful to have you by my side.” I winked at the cat-woman, and she blushed.

“Thank you, husband,” she murmured.

“Anyway, Jenner said the Ruins weren’t the friendliest place, but I figured we don’t have the luxury of getting gold another way,” I said and sat up slightly so I could see her face a little better. “Ren doesn’t seem like the guy to let a grudge go.”

“It’s not usually done,” Zoie said again and surprised me as she rolled herself on top of me. “Especially by a Duelist of your rank. Maybe No-Ranks would risk such a thing for fame and riches, but most don’t.”

“You already indicated it was going to be hard,” I chuckled as she gazed down at me from above. “But if it could give me an extra edge over Ren, then I think it’s worth it.”

“You amaze me with your bravery, Alex Brightwood,” Zoie purred, and her ocean eyes sparkled like two refined sapphires.

“I just… I want to make sure I’m around for as long as possible,” I confessed.

“I think this may be a good idea, especially with your time-trance power,” Zoie said as the gears in her head visibly turned behind her intelligent gaze. “Although, we would be gone for a few days.”

“That’s probably for the best,” I said and then ran my hand through her midnight hair. “After I knocked Ren out, I just kinda left him there in the Sun Temple. I’m pretty sure the next time I run into the bastard he won’t even hide behind the decorum of a Duel before he attacks me outright.”

“It would be best to be fully equipped the next time you meet him,” Zoie agreed and settled down on top of me with a contented stretch.

“Anyway, we never did get a honeymoon,” I joked and rubbed my hand up and down Zoie’s spine from neck to tail. “Going on a trip will be fun.”

“What is a honeymoon?” she asked with a tired mumble.

“It’s like a holiday newly married people take in order to

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