Touched by Magic: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Magic Truth Book 1) by K.N. Lee & Nicole Zoltack

Author:K.N. Lee & Nicole Zoltack [Lee, K.N.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Captive Quill Press
Published: 2018-06-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

The gardens quickly became her favorite location. The flowers bloomed fully, and the aroma wafted to her the moment she entered the courtyard. Here, she felt somewhat at peace. She could at least pretend that her life wasn’t a chaotic, terrible mess.

Dressed in a long, ivy-colored gown, she made her way through the weaving, cobblestone paths that encircled a fountain that sprayed glistening water, that sprayed her with mist whenever she stood at the edge.

She favored a vine-wrapped wooden bench. She claimed it and closed her eyes, inhaling deeply. The fabric of her dress felt too light. When she had arrived, the dresses provided had been too large. Edna had altered them, and now they fit her snug.

Footsteps sounded on the white stone path behind her. Nala stiffened, and her eyes flew open.

King Tristan stood before her. Dressed in a cobalt-blue jerkin and gray pants with thin lines of gold, he wore a golden cape secured at his throat. With a small smile on his lips, he truly looked youthful, and she wondered just how old the king of Cedonia truly was.

She gulped. It was the first time she’d seen him since she’d arrived days ago.

“Afternoon, Nala. How have you adjusted to your new apartment?”

“I… It’s fine,” she murmured, uncomfortable under his heavy gaze.

He sat beside her, and she tensed. Their arms touched, sending shivers up her spine and filling her cheeks with heat.

Why couldn’t she act normally around him?

“I’m glad to hear it. I wanted to make sure you were well provided for. I wish for you to remember that you are not my slave, or my prisoner. You are my apprentice, and a guest in my home.”

To avoid looking at him, she stood and crossed over to a rose blossom. The wind blew the stalk. The creamy white petals were soft and feathery. And, as she ran her hand across the silky, creamy, white petals, he joined her.

To hide how he made her tremble, she bent over to smell the flower.

The flower’s delicate scent was overwhelmed by King Tristan’s. She swooned. He smelled of mint and lavender. It tickled her nose, making her wish she could turn and bury her face into his chest.

Such a thought made her cheeks burn.

“I’ve been thinking that we should begin your training soon. Without proper practice, your abilities could be quite dangerous.”

She continued her study of the rose bush. “Its not like I have anything else to do,” she mumbled, and he chuckled, surprising her.

“I do love your honesty.”

She twisted her mouth, biting her tongue for what other honest ideas flittered into her mind.

“We will discuss plans over dinner this evening,” he said.

Nala jerked to a standing position. “Dinner?”

Why would he ask such a thing?

“That’s right. Join me. I’d like to become friends. Allies. As your teacher, we must learn to trust one another.”

With that, the king walked away. As he did so, it became clear that the invitation was not a request, but an order.

Whatever peace Nala had enjoyed in the gardens vanished.

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