To Move the Stars by Morgan Avalyn

Author:Morgan Avalyn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: to move the stars, romance fantasy, fantasy quest, witchcraft, witch, spiritual, astrology, tarot, a court of thorns and roses, for the wolf, bridge kingdom, night circus, a darker shade of magic
Publisher: Torch And Key Publishing
Published: 2022-08-23T00:00:00+00:00

Ferrin

AS SOON AS THEY’D LEFT their Majesty’s office chambers, Evynria had excused herself, walking briskly towards the stairs leading back down to the boats. Ylid had also quickly left their side, off to go find the Seraphim they’d mentioned when they’d first learned of Evynria’s powers.

The water mage had given Ferrin a sharp look when mentioning it to Arnes, speaking in vague terms, but he knew what they’d been speaking about. He appreciated their discernment to keep Evyn’s abilities a secret from strangers, but he’d had to suppress the impulse to say they didn’t have to worry around him, as he had no way to prove that was true.

“You seem distracted,” Arnes commented as he’d had to repeat himself for the third time.

Ferrin smiled ruefully. “I’m sorry. I happened to witness Evyn’s conversation with her father when I first arrived, and I... worry about her being alone right now.”

The Skylothrope crossed his arms. “Perhaps you should talk to her.”

His brows lifted, surprised by the suggestion. “Wouldn’t that be... a risk?”

Arnes shrugged. “You’ll have to tell them eventually, and I don’t see Lady Evynria being quite as alarmed as... other people in our party might be. Of course, tell them when you think it’s right, but I could see how befriending them while the duke could be helpful soon.”

Ferrin frowned, indecision biting at his insides. Part of him had a feeling the suggestion came from a leftover guilt that Arnes had grown after what had happened in Yamal, not only to help Ferrin, but knew his friend would never admit to it. He remembered Evyn storming away from her father, telling him how he should have cared about her, and that made up his mind.

He nodded, already picking up his pace and heading toward the stairs she’d gone down. “Alright, I’m going to find her.”

“I’ll wait here,” he heard Arnes call after him.

He rushed down a few flights, and then saw an archway to his left that led to a lush garden. It had to be where she’d gone. He just knew. The moment he entered, he felt transported, as he had the day Enloris had shown them Evynria’s gardens.

The world smelled of the trees’ many citrus blossoms, the trellises of roses, and the salt of ocean air, as sunlight poured like honey on the world around it, filtering through branches, and softening petals.

And there she stood, arms crossed, staring out at the glistening, calm waves of the South Sea.

A light breeze tossed the sheer fabric of her gown around her legs and twirled the gold, copper, and bronze tendrils of her hair. He felt the breath catch in his chest at the sight of her, and couldn’t help feeling a bit frustrated about that. Yes, she was beautiful, and kind, and brave, and smart, but...

He didn’t know where that argument was meant to be going, but he knew that Enloris held a stronger place for her in her heart, and just moments ago, he’d believed Otsana had been who his fickle heart wanted to yearn unrequitedly for.

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