(eng) Martha Carr & Michael Anderle - Leira Chronicles 03 by Protection of Magic

Author:Protection of Magic [Magic, Protection of]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Leira waited till Correk was in the shower. "Nesturnium," she said over the sleepy troll. She tucked the washcloth around him. He was holding a pair of her underwear in his arms. "I see that's still a thing," she whispered. "Going to have to make a run to Target." She went out into the living room where Eireka was sitting on the couch looking up pictures of shirtless men. Leira shook her head and smiled. "Try not to stare at those too long, Mom. Pace yourself. You know most men don't actually look like that."

"Light Elves do."

"Point taken. Are those all Light Elves? Never mind. That is a rabbit hole I don't have time for. I'll be back soon. Don't wait up if it gets late. I'll be fine." She kissed her mother on the top of her head. Her hair was still damp.

"At least be careful, okay?" Eireka held up her hand. "I'm not asking for an explanation. I know you can take care of yourself. Correk is used to a different world where the Elves naturally do most everything together. He can't imagine someone running toward danger alone. But I know you. Even though I haven't gotten to be around you for most of your life, I know you, and I believe in you. Go, be careful and come home to tell me all about it." A small do over. "Leira, if you need my help..."

Leira stopped, her hand on the doorknob.

"You can send out a stream of energy and I'll feel it. We're connected. All the women in our line are connected by the energy. It's how your grandmother knew you were in such grave danger. Even in there, she felt it. If you need me," she said, slowly, "send out a signal. Let me answer."

"Promise," Leira said softly, and she quietly slid out the door as the shower stopped, hurrying for the gate.

"Hey Leira!" One of the regulars called out to her.

"What have I told you about making her wave at you every fool time she comes and goes." Estelle shot out a wet bar towel, snapping it at someone.

"Estelle you still have a soft spot in my heart," said Scott. "Some day you're gonna end up in heaven."

"Well, I'll miss you people," grumbled Estelle, the cigarette bouncing between her teeth as she talked.

"Did she just say we were going to hell?" asked Lucy.

"Yeah, don't take it personally. She works that point into a conversation at least once a week," said Mike.

Leira hurried out the gate and got in the Mustang, quickly driving away. She made a quick stop, getting back into her car and called her old station. Detective Hagan was on a case down on 5th Street. Possible suicide the desk sergeant said, but no one was sure yet.

She looked at the pink box in her lap and turned off the engine. It was easier to walk the one block to the crime scene where her old partner was than to drive there.

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