Fractured: A Dark Fantasy Novella of Loss & Redemption by Nikki Landis

Author:Nikki Landis [Landis, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mage, romance, magic, witch, urban, thriller, Hell, death, supernatural, paranormal, occult, contemporary, demons, dark fantasy, magical realism
Publisher: Dark Arrow Publishing
Published: 2017-10-24T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Domhnall was a cruel master. He expected his demands carried out swiftly without hesitation. Many of his henchmen and the grotesque goblin like creatures that served him were the unlucky target of his unpredictable temper. I learned quickly over the next year how to avoid his bouts of rage. In all that had happened to me one thing was abundantly clear – I adapted well.

Maybe it was because I was a product of my abusive father.

“Renee.”

Dom’s voice could rattle the walls when he yelled but usually he only called my name harshly, like I was slow to answer when that was never the case.

“I’m here,” I answered, falling to one knee. He liked the show of respect.

“I have a mission for you, one that is perfect for your unique talents.”

I wanted to ask what talent he was referring to but I kept my mouth shut before he could smack it in impertinence. Dom didn’t slap me around but he could let his hand fly pretty easy when he was frustrated so I did as I was told. “What would you like me to do?”

Sam stood off to the side, frowning. He kept his expression fixed on Domhnall but I had a feeling I wasn’t going to like this.

“Do you know who Kellen Sloane is?”

Uh oh. Please, not him. “Yes.”

“What is your acquaintance?”

“We knew each other as children.”

“Ah, any further connection?”

I lied. “No, I haven’t seen him in years.”

“I’d like you to pay a visit to his new charge, a person of some importance. Her name is Rhiannon. Seems Kellen has fallen in love with the girl and I need you to cause some complications in their relationship.”

My stomach dropped. He loved someone else? So soon?

“Yes, master. How exactly?”

“Use what you’ve got. Lure him in. Do what you need to do to channel his lust but make Rhiannon doubt his affection and loyalty.”

“Why?” I blurted, before I could stop myself.

“I have my reasons.”

“Do you hate him Dom?”

He stood, pushing off his blood red throne and circling me as I knelt. “Yes. He killed my brother.”

“Tynan?” I was shocked. Dom spoke little of his past. His indulgence was surprising.

“I will take everything from him until he has nothing left and then I’ll bring him to my dungeons. I’ll torture his soul until he wishes for his own death.”

I had to concentrate hard not to visibly tremble beneath the rage and bitterness of his words. Kellen had a huge bull’s eye painted on his back and there was nothing I could do to stop Dom. He would exact his vengeance. Kellen would suffer.

I had to find a way to help him but not now. My mission would have to be successful in order to convince Dom that I was following his orders.

“Yes, master. I’ll visit him tomorrow.”

Domhnall held out his hand and pulled me up, our eyes locking. “Succeed and you have my trust. Fail me and I will prove how ruthless I truly am.”

Nodding, I stepped back, almost afraid.

Sam fell in step beside me as I nearly ran from the room.

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