Kingdom of Ruins by Jen L Grey

Author:Jen L Grey [Grey, Jen L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jen L Grey LLC
Published: 2019-12-22T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Fury

As they entered the room, Fury was surprised at the mere size of it. The walls appeared flimsy, not made of the rock he was accustomed to, but rather wood. The Seer was in the middle of the room, her hands still tied, but what surprised him most were her features.

Her milky skin hung loosely from her body, and there was a large hump in her back. Before, she was beautiful with glowing skin and a magical presence, but here…

She looked like death.

“Hello, there, Abatha.” Aithne stepped in front of the old woman and peered down at her. “Long time no see.”

“Ah. sister.” The Seer’s voice wasn’t musical now; it was deep and throaty. “It’s far too soon for me.”

Did I hear them right? Brenton’s internal voice almost sounded like a girls.

Shush. Cinder’s jaw ticked, which was her tell when she was feeling overwhelmed. “Don’t you think we should’ve been alerted to this little fact before we all waltzed in here?”

Aithne’s focus didn’t stray, keeping it all on her sister, who sat in front of her. “No, it’s an irrelevant fact.”

“Irrelevant my ass.” Fury couldn’t believe that all this time they had thought they were opposing. What had they gotten themselves into?

“It’s true.” The Seer’s deep, dark chuckle seemed to come from every direction. “We may be sisters, but we haven’t been family in a very long time.”

“I find it hard to believe.” Cinder pointed at Aithne. “This was information you should’ve divulged before we got here.”

“Then, you wouldn’t have come.” Aithne tore her attention from the Seer and back toward Cinder. “I needed you here.”

That must be Joash’s game plan. “So this is why you ‘saved’ us and brought us here?”

Joash shook his head and lifted both hands in surrender. “No, I swear I had no clue.”

“Yeah, right…”

“I believe him.” Aidan’s face was a mask of indifference, and he made his way over to both elderly women. “Because she hasn’t told anyone.”

“How do you know that?” Pele hovered close to Cinder, ready to protect.

“Because everyone here hates the Seer.” Joash rubbed a hand over his mouth and sighed. “If they knew the two were related, Aithne would’ve been kicked out.”

“Watch your mouth.” Aithne glowered at him. “I encouraged everyone’s hatred of her.”

“But why?” Hestia took a step back as if she was ready to run.

“Don’t you dare.” Aithne gave her such a cold look that a shiver ran down Fury’s back. “Out of everyone here, you should be the most understanding.”

“Hey, what the skatá is that supposed to mean?” Brenton’s backbone seemed to be growing more and more. The probable reason why bothered Fury. Hestia was too good for him.

“Didn’t she cast out her brother and leave him behind to become a prisoner?” Aithne motioned at Joash and arched an eyebrow.

“But he deserv….” Hestia stopped herself and became quiet.

“Exactly.” Aithne lifted her worn cane and jabbed it in the Seer’s direction. “The same thing with her. My older sister betrayed our family, and the only thing that may connect us in any way now is blood.

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