Throne of Blood (Dark Court: The Fire Fae Book 3) by Sophie Davis

Author:Sophie Davis [Davis, Sophie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Domed City of Los Angeles, Kingdom of the Americas

Kai

At first, Kai thought his mind was playing tricks on him; the spot of golden light didn’t seem real. Then he felt the familiar rush he always experienced in the presence of fae magic. The dot of light grew bigger and brighter. Kai glanced at Kenoa beside him in the living room of the penthouse suite. His best friend’s jaw was set in a grim line, muscles taught like he was ready for a fight.

The light gave way to a black hole. A portal, Kai realized. He watched with fascination as a tall, gangly form grew bigger, as though walking down a long tunnel. Kenoa stepped in front him, blocking Kai’s view of the visitor.

There was a scuffling noise, and then a young, male voice spoke. “Oops. Sorry, I’m still getting the hang of this.”

Kai peered around his best friend at a boy with a mop of dark hair and toothy smile. It was the eyes that got him, though. He would’ve recognized that keen, inquisitive gaze anywhere. That and the dark hair were about the only similarities between Brie and her younger brother, however.

“Illion?” Kai asked just to be certain.

“Your Majesty.” Illion bowed awkwardly. “Is that right? Or should I call you King Kai? Or just king? Sorry, man. We don’t have royalty where I’m from.”

Kai couldn’t help but smile. “Just Kai is fine. And this is—”

“Kenoa,” Illion interrupted. “Yeah, I know. I’m a huge fan. Last year, I traded with a were-monkey at the fair for old fight tapes. I’ve seen a bunch of your matches. You’re a legend, dude.”

Kai chuckled, but the water fae didn’t crack a smile. “And you’re a dimensional fae,” Kenoa responded flatly.

Dimensional fae were rare. Prior to Tanner Woods, Kai had believed they were just a myth. He still wasn’t convinced they were a category unto themselves. Fae magic came from the elements, but what element allowed someone like Illion to manipulate time and space?

“Ah, so you’ve met others. That’s awesome.” Illion flashed a grin. It was so like the one his sister wore when she was truly happy that Kai’s heart ached for Brie.

“Why did you want to talk to us?” Kenoa pressed, seemingly immune to the kid’s charm.

“Not that I’m not totally geeking out right now because you’re here, but I really came to get the caster king. I’m sure Dad will be cool if you want to come, too.”

“We aren’t going anywhere.” Kenoa crossed his arms over his massive chest and gave Illion a glare that had brought older men to their knees.

Brie’s brother wrinkled his nose. “I’m afraid you are. And we should probably go sooner rather than later. Magic of this magnitude won’t go undetected forever.”

The portal was still open, just one continuous dark tunnel to nowhere from Kai’s vantage. Following the young fae into that void was probably stupid, yet Kai didn’t hesitate. Kenoa grabbed the king’s arm.

“This is very risky, you do get that, right? He’s taking you outside the dome,” the water fae hissed.

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