Call of Arcadia by Annathesa Nikola Darksbane

Author:Annathesa Nikola Darksbane [Darksbane, Annathesa Nikola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: A lesbian harem fantasy adventure novella
Publisher: Darksbane Books
Published: 2018-12-19T05:00:00+00:00

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“Glad you could make it, miss Jone,” the Mayor smiled, running a hand through his thick salt-and-pepper hair. Adrienne followed her over, setting a large bowl of spiced and diced pork and potatoes in front of her with a wink.

“That looks good,” Esmeralda said, scooting her chair close and sticking a fork into Jone’s bowl. She plundered a potato and leaned back casually. “Hey, by the way. Clothes look nice. Yesterday’s were better.”

Jone blinked, at a loss. Samantha just smiled serenely, closing a thick book as the Mayor cleared his throat.

“I just wanted to let the three of you know that you’re cleared of all charges,” he said. “As I expected, the investigation turned out wholly in your favor, and the men you fought yesterday are now in custody, due for an Elizabethian regional patrol to pick them up in, oh, about four and a half weeks.” He half smiled, half sighed.

“Time to look for other places to go,” Esmeralda commented. Samantha and the Mayor both glanced at her. She shrugged.

Jone felt similarly. But there were complications. “How far is Arcadia from here, Sir?”

He considered, eyeing her, then shrugged. “We’re at the edge of Gallia, so only a few days to the port of Lisboa in Hispania. Then a few more onboard a vessel. Depends on the speed of your transport, in both cases.” He eyed her consideringly. “Thinking about leaving?”

Jone shifted uncomfortably. “Yes, sir. I mean, I like it here, but…”

The Mayor shook his head. “You don’t have to explain yourself to me, young lady. I understand.” He glanced around at the three of them. “But you’ll need more money for the trip.”

Jone nodded. With her current unruly appetite and lack of supplies, she’d already come to that conclusion herself.

“Fortunately,” the Mayor continued, “I have just the thing to take care of that.” He opened a wide, square pouch on his belt and unrolled a weathered parchment. “Nicolas Joseph de Crequy.” He smoothed the paper out on the table, anchoring it with the corner of his tankard. It had the aforementioned name written across the top in lifeless, machine-lettered font, followed by a sepia-and-black picture with the word “bounty” big and bold across the bottom. The number that followed it, according to Jone’s calculations, was absurdly large.

The Mayor tapped the picture. “Let’s call it a favor for a favor, shall we?” he said quietly, his gray eyes shrewd.

“Hah!” Esmeralda laughed. “Everyone wants something. Never fails.”

The Mayor cut his eyes to the dark-skinned woman. “I want my people to be okay. And in her,” he nodded towards Jone, “I recognized…someone who I thought could take care of it. The two of you were an unexpected bonus.”

The Lady Bellamy leaned in, a hand forestalling any of Esmeralda’s commentary. “And we are included fairly, Mayor?” He nodded. “Then I see no reason not to accept. The money would go to a good cause. Namely, ours.” She smiled at Esmeralda, who grinned and nodded. “I assume these men trouble Estori in some way? Or do you simply bear them a grudge?”

The Mayor grunted.

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