Caught In The Devil's Hand by Ruby Duvall

Author:Ruby Duvall
Format: epub

Many times, she wondered if the Binding had done this to her, but she knew it hadn’t, the same way she could feel her magic lolling about inside her stomach. Her love was real. Unexplainable, but real.

If only there was a chance that he returned her feelings…

Other things were more important now though, and she knew she should mull over her love life at a later time. Pressing her lips together, she took in a deep breath and slowly let it out, loosening her hold on her brother’s shoulders. He took the hint and stood back as well, regarding her silently.

“Let’s have a seat,” she said softly.

Chapter Nineteen

Resentfully standing at the front door of the village leader’s home, Shumei exacted a bit of revenge by using the knocker this time. She wouldn’t abuse her knuckles anymore for them. Kimen had placed an order for some Numbing Kava Kava, greatly rousing her suspicions since it was the most commonly ordered medicine on the second day of the Burning.

She wasn’t surprised when Kimen opened the door, trying to be quiet. His wife was notably absent. He was actually a bit cleaner that morning, his hair combed properly, his clothing set straight, but his face and body were still as unattractive as ever. His smile was closer to a leer and he backed up a considerable distance, gesturing for her to come inside.

“Let’s not waste any time. How much is the medicine?” he asked, his voice mild, unlike his expression. Surprise filled her as she realized that Akki was most likely sick.

“Only one kol, Leader Kimen.” she answered softly. Then, holding out a bag of crushed Numbing Kava Kava, she listed off instructions on how to take the medicine. Kimen took the bag, pressing a single kol coin into her palm as if he didn’t want to touch her, didn’t care for her at all—not even in the usual dirty way.

She was incredibly grateful.

“May I ask, sir, if the stories about the villages in the plains are true?” she ventured, her voice hushed. She hadn’t thought that she would have an opportunity to ask such a question of the leader, but he knew the most about the surrounding area since many news reports came directly to him. He would know the truth, or at least be the best person to ask for a guess. If he shared any of the news, though, it was his own decision to make.

He frowned at her, his jaw working as if he were grinding his teeth, but his face held indecision and perhaps uneasiness rather than anger.

“Yes, it’s true. We are lucky every morning that we wake up untouched, girl. I’ve heard that those fleeing the plains will be through our area soon, seeking a safe place to hide. Thousands have died already,” he muttered with a cracked voice, looking as scared as she felt.

“By the gods,” she breathed. “Why now? Why all of a sudden?”

“That I do not know. Stop asking me questions, blackie. Go on

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