Twist and Turns by W.J. May

Author:W.J. May
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fae, fantasy witches, fantasy new adult, paranormal shifter romance, shifter romance, coming of age, vampires, vampires and witches, shifters, shifter, dark fantasy, superhero fantasy ebooks, witches, superhero, paranormal fantasy, paranormal romance, New Adult & College Romance Paranormal, Fairy, new adult, new adult and college, New Adult & College Romance, w.j. may, chronicles of kerrigan, supernatural, romance, mystery, superpowers, paranormal, boarding school, series, magic, fairytale, fairy tale, sequel series, sequel, Arthurian, dragons
Publisher: WJ May Publishing
Published: 2022-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Linetta stared at the white porcelain figures in front of her. The male and female were turned to face one another, their hands clasped and fingers locked together, staring helplessly into one another’s eyes for eternity. She knew the centerpiece, as well as the rest of the décor, was aiming to be romantic, but in her opinion, it was less beating hearts and more juvenile depiction of a complex emotion that couldn’t be reduced to handicrafts.

Then again, what do I know about love? I can’t even be sure of my own name.

It didn’t take long for Mrs. Rainer to return, trailed by the shy young woman who had fled from her sweeping earlier. They filled the table with dishes crammed with various delicacies, including the stuffed olives from earlier. Mrs. Rainer took five minutes to discuss the vintage and flavor profile of the wine she poured for them, then shooed her helper out of the room and told them to ring the bell if they needed anything more.

Linetta caught the innkeeper’s wink in Malvo’s direction, then turned back to her plate, her cheeks growing pink. Malvo offered to fill her plate, and she let him, too overwhelmed to care much about the food she was served. I should be starving, given the day’s events. Mostly I just want to be alone.

Malvo passed a full plate to her, then dug into his own, his table manners as impeccable as always. She remembered how he’d seemed to hang back during the fighting, his sword unused, his face pale. She didn’t want to fault him for his behavior, remembering her own self-doubts after discovering her hidden skill. He’s likely been protected by well-trained men his entire life, she told herself. He has no need to fight for his life because others are paid to do so.

Still, it didn’t sit well with her. Especially compared to the bravery that Braken had shown. But here sat Malvo, gobbling down the best the inn had to offer while Braken and the others were bedding down in the straw and feasting on scraps. It doesn’t seem right.

“Today was certainly interesting,” Malvo murmured after taking a sip of wine. “Not what I expected.”

Linetta took a bite of the sliced meat covered in gravy and chewed. It felt like rubber between her teeth. When she didn’t respond, Malvo continued unabated. “I know these surroundings are nothing compared to what you’re used to, but after what I saw today, I’ve come to believe you aren’t a woman completely bound by her station.”

She wasn’t sure where he was going with his words, so she nodded, allowing him to continue while she picked at her plate. “I’ve never seen a noble female with such prowess with a bow. Where did you learn it?”

“My father taught me as a lark,” she lied, then took a small sip of wine. “I just happened to be good at it, so I pursued the skill.”

“Your father doesn’t seem the type of man who is prone to larks,” he replied with a grin.

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