Crimson Snow by D. A. Rice & Mori Jones

Author:D. A. Rice & Mori Jones [Rice, D. A. & Jones, Mori]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Fallon met Eason outside of the crypt doors as his escort through the labyrinthine halls of the underground. Judging by the look on his face, Fallon was about as pleased about this as Eason felt. Grimhilde nodded a greeting to the guard before turning to Eason. “There is something I must look up in the books down here. A way, perhaps, to get you back to your world without Snow’s influence. In the meantime, my daughter can hone your swordsmanship.”

Fallon didn’t say anything, but Eason could see in the guard’s eyes what he thought of the queen’s suggestion. Eason was too tired to care, so he nodded before Grimhilde shut the door behind him, an encouraging smile on her lips. He followed behind Fallon as they walked back through the maze of hallways and stairs back to the main castle. Fallon remained silent. Eason, knowing the guard did not like him, was quiet as well, lost in his own thoughts.

He was still shaken from his experience with the queen and what he’d learned about his bloodline. He had no idea how to process any of this information. Did his adopted parents know about his real ones? He shivered as a feeling of betrayal mixed with anger went through him. His parents knew he was adopted and had said nothing. Did they plan on telling him at all? Eason was so lost in his thoughts that he nearly ran into a wall. He jerked to a stop and stumbled back in surprise, the realization dawning that he was alone. He looked around, spinning as he looked for Fallon. Returning back down the hall he’d come down, Eason ran around a corner, nearly colliding with the guard, who’d obviously been looking for him as well.

“I thought I lost you.” Eason said as he blew out a heavy breath and placed a hand on his chest. His heart was pounding, something about being lost down here didn’t settle well with him. He may never be able to find his way back out.

Fallon grabbed Eason’s shoulder, steadying him as he gave Eason a cursory glance to make sure he was okay. The guard turned away, satisfied, as he resumed his casual stride. “Maybe if you weren’t so lost in your thoughts, you would not have lost me,” Fallon replied, scolding him with annoyance in his voice. His broad back straightened as he led the way up another set of stairs.

Eason followed as his own shoulders buckled under the heavy weight that had settled upon them.

“You have a lot on your mind.” Fallon spoke suddenly as the silence between them deepened. His voice echoed against the stone.

Eason’s head snapped up as he regarded the other with a look of surprise. The older man shrugged without looking back. “I can all but hear your thoughts as they storm inside your head. The queen must have had a lot to say to you.”

“Life-changing,” Eason mumbled as his eyes dropped to the ground. His feet dragged as they finally made it to the last landing and walked down a short hallway.

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