Wolf Queen (Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen Book 5) by Linsey Hall

Author:Linsey Hall [Hall, Linsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bonnie Doon Press
Published: 2021-06-06T16:00:00+00:00

9

Eve

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In the middle of the abandoned airfield, the witches looked pale and drawn, gripping each other’s hands for strength as they chanted. Mac, Carrow, and Beatrix were covered with blood as they continued to fight the demons.

I spotted Quinn tearing the throat out of a big bastard, his golden coat splattered with demon blood. The Devil, Carrow’s vampire mate, didn’t look much better. His normally pristine clothing was covered in red, no doubt from the demons he’d killed.

“He’s breaking out!” Mary yelled. “We need to go.”

One of them would need to help make the portal that would get our troops out of there. If only two of the witches chanted the spell that held the Maker, would it be enough?

Maybe not.

I turned and raced toward him, ready to hold him off if he broke free. The glowing blue bars of his cage were already looking thinner and weaker, but the rage with which he beat at them hadn’t diminished.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Beth break off from the group of witches and begin the chant that would enhance our transport charm.

Immediately, the bars of the Maker’s cage grew even fainter. Victory flashed in his eyes as he threw magic at them, making the bars shake with a ferocity that sent a chill through me.

Lachlan appeared at my side. His dark fur was covered in blood, and I could see sections where his flesh showed through, wounded by blades or claws.

“Just delivered the stone,” he said. “It’s safe.”

“Come on!” Beth shouted. “The portal is ready!”

Our troops began to sprint toward her. Lachlan and I stayed between them and the Maker, watching as he destroyed the cage that contained him.

“Can’t hold it any longer!” Coraline shouted.

The cage that held the Maker winked out of existence.

Half our troops were still there, though.

I charged the Maker, determined to hold him back while they escaped. He hurled a massive blast in my direction, the magic vibrating the air as it flew toward me.

Lachlan threw himself in front of the blast, taking it full on.

“No!” Fear iced my skin. I wanted to stop to check on him, but there was no time.

The Maker was striding toward his collapsed body, a look of menace on his face. I charged him, leaping up to take him down. My paws landed on his chest, and he slammed backward.

A growl rose in my throat as I went for his neck. He reached up, diverting my attack with his hands. I snapped and bit, landing a blow to his wrist that made him wince.

Just touching him sent a dark shudder through me. My magic seemed to reach out for his in some kind of strange, unhealthy way. Like they were connected, but through something vile.

“We’ve almost got everyone out!” Coraline’s voice filtered through the chaos as I grappled with the Maker, trying to keep him on the ground.

A quick glance showed that she was right. There was nearly no one left, and Lachlan was rising unsteadily to his feet.

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