Hex of the Witch: An Urban Fantasy Novel (The Other Witch Series Book 1) by Heather G. Harris
Author:Heather G. Harris [Harris, Heather G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hellhound Press Limited
Published: 2023-09-18T16:00:00+00:00
Chapter 20
âCup of tea?â I asked.
Bastion nodded, not even complaining at the early hour despite our late night. I put enough water in for us both and switched on the kettle. As my pseudo-father Oscar likes to take care of me, in my fridge were two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice and two bowls of oats that had been soaked overnight. I guessed he was taking care of Bastion now, too.
I put the drinks on the table, my tea milky and his darker. I gave him one of my favourite mugs, which said: No fox given! with a picture of a fox on it. Mine said: Iâm fine, everything is fine and had a picture of an electrified cat. I wasnât fine but I was damned good at pretending I was.
Today I was on a mission to get stuff done â my ORAL potion, in particular. Iâd been putting off harvesting some of the ingredients because it was dangerous, but now I had a live-in protector there would never be a safer time to go gathering.
I rang Tom Smith, one of the brethren and the dragon kingâs second in command. Even though Emory was on holiday, I knew he wouldnât mind me borrowing his stuff. For an only child, Emory is really good at sharing. âSmith,â Tom answered gruffly.
âTom, itâs Amber DeLea.â
âMiss DeLea, what can I do for you?â
âI could do with a helicopter,â I admitted. Emory kept one â and a pilot â on retainer.
There were some clacking noises as Tom checked something on his computer. âChris is free. Where do you want to fly to?â It was gratifying that he didnât question whether or not Emory would lend me his helicopter and pilot.
âScotland. Falkirk.â
âOkay, weâll need to check re-fuelling. Youâll be pushing it from your place to Scotland â that will be just over two hoursâ flight time. Let me sort a refuel at Carlisle. Chris will be with you in half an hour. Make sure the helipad is clear.â
âWill do,â I hung up.
Bastion was studying me. âI donât need a refuel. I could have flown you.â
I balked; trust issues aside, that was a long way to ride astride a giant flying lion. âIâve ridden on Shirdal a time or two and a quick five-minute ride is okay, but two or three hours would be a bit much. Plus a helicopter is much faster.â And comfier.
âYouâve ridden on Shirdal?â
âYeah. So?â
His expression darkened and I felt like Iâd stepped into a minefield though I didnât know why. To give myself a reason to turn away from his scowl, I dialled Jeb. âMorning Amber,â he answered, yawning.
Oh heck, it was early. Really early. âSorry to wake you. I just wanted to check that the helipad was clear.â I should have just gone and looked rather than waking Jeb at the crack of dawn, but in for a penny in for a pound.
âItâs all clear, Coven Mother,â he promised. He was waking up and the respectful title was back.
âThank you.â I hung up, resisting the urge to apologise.
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