Four Princes: A Reverse Harem Fantasy (The Rothhaven Trilogy Book 1) by C.J. Pinard & Cassie Alexandra

Author:C.J. Pinard & Cassie Alexandra [Pinard, C.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pinard House Publishing, LLC
Published: 2018-06-28T16:00:00+00:00

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A gruff noise woke Angelique. Groggy, she opened her eyes and gasped.

“Hello, Angelique,” said Hecate, staring down at her, amused. “I am regretfully sorry. Did I catch you at a bad time?”

She blinked. “Am I dreaming?”

“No. I’m really here,” the goddess said, walking around the cell, her long gown trailing behind her. “Although, nobody else can see me. Just you.”

Sniffing the air, Angelique recognized the scent of jasmine, which had always accompanied Hecate wherever she went. As usual, the goddess was a vision of beauty, with her large amethyst eyes, radiant complexion, and cheekbones some said rivaled Aphrodite’s. Tonight, though, she looked exceptionally pretty, especially with the white flowers laced through her flowing black hair.

“I’m honored,” Angelique replied, standing up and curtsying. “How may I serve you, goddess?”

“I’m not here for me. I’m here for you.”

“Oh?” Her heart pounded wildly in her chest. Being in Hecate’s presence was both frightening and exciting at the same time. The woman was powerful enough to take out a small city with a simple hand gesture.

“There’s not a lot of time, so let me get right to the point,” she said, her eyes full of concern. “I fear the queen will be visiting you soon, and that she means you great harm.”

Angelique’s eyes widened. “How certain are you?”

Hecate’s countenance turned grave. “Very. I had a vision.” Hecate could sometimes see into the future. She complained that it was both a gift and a curse.

“What will happen?”

“I saw death. Yours, to be exact.”

The blood rushed to her ears. Die?

She wasn’t ready to die.

I’ve barely lived…

She couldn’t breathe, the room was beginning to spin.

I have got to calm down…

Hecate put a hand on her shoulder. “Relax, child. As I’ve said before, the future isn’t written in stone. You can change it.”

“Who are you talking to?” the scarred guard asked gruffly, appearing in front of her cell.

Angelique looked at him. “Myself.”

“If it’s a conversation you want, I’d be happy to give you some company,” he said, waggling his eyebrows.

Hecate made a scoffing noise. “Disgusting swine. He smells as if he’s been wading in orc dung.”

Angelique grinned.

The guard, mistaking her smile for an answer, began unlocking the door. “I knew you’d come around.”

“I haven’t,” she said coldly, backing up. “I do not wish your company.”

His eyes hardened. “You must also wish not to eat or drink?”

“I’m not hungry. Nor am I thirsty.”

“Nor desperate,” added Hecate, shaking her head. “The man is truly vile, isn’t he?”

Angelique nodded. “Indeed.”

“There you again. Talking to yourself. You’re going to regret not being nice to me,” the guard said with a cold sneer. “Some have waited weeks for execution. We’ll see how you feel when your mouth is so dry you’d be willing to swallow… anything,” he said, not breaking eye contact while grabbing the front of his pants.

“I’d rather drink rat piss,” Angelique replied, narrowing her eyes at him.

Hecate grinned. “That’s my girl.”

The vein in his forehead protruded and his face flushed crimson. “It can be arranged.”

She lifted her chin, but didn’t reply.

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