Assassin's Touch, Iron Portal #1 by London Laurie

Author:London, Laurie [London, Laurie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: An Iron Portal Novella
Published: 2012-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Although the village of Greenway was smaller than Crestenfahl, the market had to be ten times larger. Dozens of vendors lined each of the narrow, twisting streets—walkways, really, that spun off from the main square—selling everything from spices and handwoven baskets to earthenware bowls and colorful carpets. The scents of cinnamon and lavender filled the air, along with others Neyla couldn’t identify. A person could get really lost if they didn’t know where they were going.

A number of people stared at her as she and Rickert strolled through the market. Though she wasn’t the only blonde here, she definitely stood out in the sea of dark hair. She wished she was wearing something other than this long dress. Then maybe she’d feel more like herself. She’d borrowed it from Petra, but next time she’d borrow pants.

Or maybe she’d make her own. Yes, that’s what she’d do. They were here to visit fabric vendors, after all. Depending on what they had, maybe she’d pick out a few yards and start sewing as soon as they got back.

It wasn’t like she had much else to keep herself busy. She’d done some work with the horses down at the barn until Mr. Riley chased her away. She would’ve loved to learn some of their hand-stitching techniques, but the older women weren’t interested in having her join their sewing circle. Although a few of the younger women, including the very pregnant Petra, told her not to pay any attention to “those crabby old ladies” and to join them anyway, Neyla politely declined, not wanting to make any enemies. One of Lord Tierney’s teenage sons had even asked if she’d like to practice shooting a bow and arrow, which had interested her as well, but if the truth came out about her, it might not sit well that she had been wielding a weapon here.

She gave Rickert a sidelong glance. He had an air of quiet confidence and strength about him. He’d been scarce lately, so she relished this one-on-one time with him now.

From her room, she’d seen him a few times down in the courtyard early in the morning, where he led training exercises with some of the young men. According to Petra, the Iron Guild looked for the best and brightest to join their band of warriors. At the festival this summer, there’d be a tryout of sorts, where interested males could show off their skills. She’d enjoyed watching Rickert’s half-naked body glistening with sweat as he demonstrated various techniques with the swords he kept on his back.

But as for being alone with him, he’d all but disappeared after that night in her room, and she’d resigned herself to the fact that he was uncomfortable with how close they’d come to making love. He had managed to question her about troop movements and plans a few times, but without her handheld device, she couldn’t point out anything on a map. It was depressing how reliant on technology she was. Without it, she basically knew nothing.

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