Betrayed by K. Schmidt Jamie

Author:K. Schmidt, Jamie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sword and sorcery romance, fantasy romance kindle books, magic romance, supernatural romance
Publisher: Jamie K. Schmidt
Published: 2018-11-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

They made their way into the city without attracting any attention. Rhee’s heart pounded when they crossed the guard station into the walled city. She could walk these roads blindfolded, but she still made herself to pause in the City Square and look around. The statue of the ancients stood as proudly as ever in the center of the fountain. The fountain was the water supply for most of the city, maintained by an underground aqueduct. Some said the ancients were gods, some said they were scientists, but whatever they were, they had long since abandoned this plane.

“Probably grew bored after solving all our mysteries,” Rhee thought. “Maybe when we solve the mysteries they left behind, we will all be united.”

Rhee glanced over at Guy. He was still plucking at his shirt, reassuring that it was still plate metal and not gingham as it appeared. She touched his sleeve and they moved casually to the merchants.

“Too bad you can’t use the animal form spell like Tamar,” Guy murmured in her ear. “We could have all flew in like hawks. Or crawled into the underground as rats.”

“And if I was a battle mage like Maron, I would have teleported Irena out and blasted the castle to its foundations.” Rhee muttered sarcastically. She moved along the stalls pausing to look at a swatch of fabric or a silver chain.

“That would’ve been more effective,” Guy agreed, as usual approving the destructive solution.

Suddenly, Guy’s hand shot out and grabbed the arm that was reaching for Rhee’s purse. “S-Sorry, Mister,” a grubby faced boy said.

“I should break it,” Guy tugged on the boy’s arm, dragging him closer.

Rhee fumbled for a few coins, “Stop that.” She tapped Guy’s fist until he let go. “Here, young man, these will at least keep you from stealing for a few days.”

The boy took the coins from Rhee but didn’t run away. He stood there rubbing his wrists and looked at them thoughtfully. “I steal for the fun of it, not for the money itself."

Rhee scowled at him, “Then the next time, I’ll let him break your arm.”

“There won’t be a next time, Lady. I’m not stupid to try for your purse again with him around. My name is Aaron the Snake. I’m going to be famous one day,” he said. “Besides, the swan sent me to find you and escort you to her wagon.”

“Escort,” Guy snorted. “From you?”

Aaron pulled back his sleeve and showed Guy a tattoo. It was the Larkspur shield. He leaned in close and spoke low. “Yes, Cousin, from me. The princess’ new guard.”

Rhee grabbed Aaron by the ear. “We’ll just see about that, young man.”

Aaron ducked away from her grasp, but led them through the maze of the merchants and into the vagabond quarter. He hailed sentries with intricate hand gestures, and they were allowed to pass unsearched. Rhee was glad that Tamar had sent Aaron along, even though the boy spent most of the trip trying to persuade Guy that the street urchin act was just a cover and that he really was a Larkspur.

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