Fire Study (Soulfinders Book 3) by Maria V. Snyder
Author:Maria V. Snyder [Snyder, Maria V.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: MIRA
Published: 2012-08-14T16:00:00+00:00
I planned to be at the Commanderâs castle before the MD-7 guards realized we had gone. Approaching the main gate of the castle complex without an Ixian guide would create instant suspicion, but that was a problem I would deal with when it arose.
After having dinner with the soldiers, I eyed our new set of guards with care, trying to size them up. I knew Tauno and Moon Man wouldnât pass for Ixian, so either Leif or I would have to wear a uniform and pose as a soldier until we reached the Commander. Ideally, I should disguise myself, but at five feet four inches tall, I doubted I would find a uniform that fit.
Not bothering to build a fire, we retired early. I slept for a few hours. The luxury of being in an actual bed made it difficult to rouse. But I forced myself to get up and woke the others, gesturing for quiet.
Leif didnât have the skills to put our guards to sleep, but he could complement my energy. I held his hand and projected my awareness to the circle of soldiers. Three men and one woman stood watch. Reaching farther, I connected to the horses in the stable.
Ready? I asked Kiki.
Yes.
The two stable lads slept on bales of hay, content to have horses in their stables. To them the musky smell of horse, manure and straw equaled a feather bed.
I swept the barracks with my mind, seeking trouble. At two hours past midnight, the garrison was calm. Since I couldnât put the entire garrison into a deep sleep, I hoped we were far enough away not to wake them. I returned to the sleeping lads and sent them into a heavy slumber.
The guards who ringed our quarters proved resistant to my mental suggestion. Their Ixian training fought my magic and I feared I would have to resort to using the Curare. Before I broke the connection, one of the guards jerked in surprise as a sharp point jabbed his neck. His vision spun as the drug entered his blood. I pulled away before the man passed out.
Leif released my hand.
âTime to go,â I said, moving fast. We had help and my heart soared. One person always knew when I needed him. I threw open the door, expecting Valek, but found Maren instead. She dragged one of the guards into the guest quarters, and was soon followed by three others who each carried in a prone form, dumping them onto the floor.
Her companions wore MD-7 uniforms.
âGuess we had the same idea. My men will pose as your guards while we head toward the castle,â she explained.
âWill they be out long?â I poked one of the men on the floor with the toe of my boot.
âA good six hours. I used Valekâs sleeping potion on them.â She smiled with a mischievous glint in her gray eyes.
âAdviser Maren, you arenât doing a little moonlighting with Valekâs corps now, are you?â I tsked with mock concern. âHow did you know when to strike?â
Maren gave me an odd look.
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