Lost Princess by Dani-Lyn Alexander

Author:Dani-Lyn Alexander [Alexander, Dani-Lyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Ryleigh pressed her hand against Dakota’s chest, praying fervently for any sign of life, even the slightest flutter of a heartbeat. She tilted her head and lowered her ear to his open mouth.

Nothing.

Scalding pain ignited in her gut, heating her nearly to boiling. Power surged through her with an intensity she had no hope of controlling. Electricity arced from the hand she held against Dakota’s chest. She jumped, startled, but then pressed her hand back against his heart. It sizzled, then erupted in a ball of light, consuming his chest and her hand in a purple glow.

A tidal wave of pure energy poured from her core, flowing into Dakota. Draining her. A circle of snow melted around them as the glow began to fade. The power she’d unleashed trickled and died, and she slumped across Dakota’s chest.

The giant wolf licked her cheek.

She opened her eyes, just for a moment. “Thank you, boy.” Her eyes fell shut.

The wolf curled protectively around the two of them, lending warmth, head held high as if standing sentinel.

Ryleigh snuggled into his fur, covering Dakota as best she could.

“Ja…”

Her eyes shot open.

“Ja…”

“Dakota?” She frantically patted him down, searching for any sign of life.

“Jack…son.” His breathing was harsh, but at least he was breathing. His pulsed fluttered erratically, but at least his heart had started to beat.

“Dakota. What happened? Can you tell me?”

He moaned, mumbled something she couldn’t make out, and rolled over.

“All right. Don’t worry. I’ll get you to Jackson. He’ll know what to do. You just have to hold on until we can get you there.” The young warrior obviously needed a stronger healer than her. Hopefully, she could keep him alive until they found one. She longed to lay back down in the warm haven created by the giant wolf but resisted the urge.

The wolf stared at her, intelligence etched in his every expression.

“Can you take me home, boy?”

He studied her another moment, then rose gracefully to his feet. He pushed his nose beneath Dakota.

Ryleigh stood to help. She half-shoved, half-dragged Dakota onto the wolf’s back. When she had him safely slumped over his back, she started forward.

The wolf didn’t. He nudged her once, then lowered his head for her to climb onto his back behind Dakota. With Ryleigh and Dakota perched on his back, he stood and moved forward, his smooth, rocking gait similar to Nahara, but different. The wolf was sleeker, more muscular.

A dull ache settled in her chest. She had no idea if Kalayah had been able to escape.

“Ugh…How could I have screwed everything up so badly?”

The wolf continued to walk, his pace steady, unhurried. Did he have any clue how to get them to Cymmera?

A bolt of lightning shattered the peace, splitting a tree and dropping half of it into the snow to block their path. Ryleigh gripped Dakota tighter. Enough of this. If no one noticed the amount of power she’d used to—heal Dakota, she was probably far enough away from the castle to open a portal. And if she wasn’t…well…she’d cross that bridge when she came to it.

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