Vampire Nights (Vampire Wishes Book 3) by RaShelle Workman

Author:RaShelle Workman [Workman, RaShelle]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Polished Pen Press
Published: 2015-06-08T04:00:00+00:00

Twenty-Four

“A genie?” The emperor climbed down the steps, too excited to stay seated. “Fascinating! I’ve heard of your kind, but believed you all dead. You must grant me three wishes.”

Laeddin cleared his throat again. “Indeed, I am the last of my kind. My brothers have all passed on.” My irritation at Laeddin momentarily fled at the mention of his brothers. Laeddin had told me their deaths not that long ago.

“And the wishes?” The emperor towered over Laeddin now, but Laeddin didn’t balk.

“I am Laeddin, genie of the lamp, and I can only serve one master at a time.”

“So, someone else controls you.” Disappointment softened the gargoyle’s features. Well,” he returned to his seat. “I am Jagg, high ruler of Garoth.” He lifted his arms in the air as he spoke. “And I demand you accommodate me.”

Unfazed as ever, Laeddin bowed deeply.

“Well, genie of the lamp, tell me who your master is,” Jagg said, resting his elbows on the armrests.

I shuddered at the tone in his words. If Jagg knew I was Laeddin’s master, he would kill me. There was no doubt about it.

“No, Sire.” Laeddin bowed again in an attempt to show respect. “That is not why I’m here.”

Jagg roared ferociously. In that moment, he was truly terrifying. “My warriors have captured you, which makes you my property. You will do as I command!”

Laeddin seemed to choose his next words. “Before you detained us, I already had a master and I’ve not yet granted all three wishes to that person. You are not my master and you never will be.”

“We shall see about that. Any creature dumb enough to let you out of its sight doesn’t deserve you.”

I thought now was the time to step up and see if Laeddin had, in fact, given me the power to speak the gargoyle language. “Emperor Jagg.” I paused, my fingers stroking the bear charm at my wrist, even as I recognized my words sounded different inside my mouth. “My name is Jasmine. I am the princess of Sharra, home to many creatures of the seven magics. As the genie said, we are in desperate need of your help.” I bowed.

The emperor leaned back, focusing on me for the first time. “Desperate need.” He studied me intently for a moment. “I see. And how do you know the genie? Are you his master?”

The question was calculated. I could see the gleam in his eyes, hoping for enough evidence to justify my murder.

Laeddin interrupted before I could respond. “Liege, I would propose a bargain. I will perform a task for you, similar to a wish, and in return you will help us locate the item we’re looking for.”

Jagg’s eyes sparked with greed. “Interesting. I might consider it if you agree to three tasks instead of one.”

Laeddin’s wrists lit up. “We have an agreement.” He bowed. “What would you have me do?”

Jagg rubbed his hands together. “Getting right to it. Very good.” He tapped a finger against his chin. “First, you must give me untold wishes.

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