Magicante Collection (Fated Saga Box Set Book 2) by R. H. D'aigle

Author:R. H. D'aigle [D'aigle, R. H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-23T00:00:00+00:00

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Across the road from the school, the bird-human sat perched on a tree limb. His bright beady eyes peered down at Ivan Crane who had hidden behind the trunk of the tree. He looked up at Bird, his gaze sliding downward again. He attempted to look as though lounging under a tree, nothing too suspicious going on when it was everything, but.

“You're stuck here,” he told Bird, without actually looking his direction. “Security is tighter than I've ever seen it. Nothing can get onto or off the island without the Balaton knowing. If you get caught trying to escape, or hiding out on the island...”

Bird chirped to agree that yes, that would be very bad.

“Plus, with you being stuck here, I've lost my last connection to the outside world...” Bird chirped a haughty reply. Ivan rolled his eyes. “It’s not your fault,” Ivan conceded. “It's just bad timing. I could really use someone on the outside right now.”

Bird looked at Ivan questioningly.

“Because,” Ivan continued decidedly. “I've thought over what you suggested and,” he sighed, resigning to his choice. “I have decided that you are… right.” Although he did not sound thrilled by his decision.

Bird nodded politely, in understanding of the difficult decision.

“I only agree because you know my secret, and I now know yours. Just the same, it’s going to take some getting used to. I've always worked alone. Taking on an actual partner is going to be strange. But you are right. It’s only logical based on what we both know, to work together. That said and agreed to, bringing Meghan into all of this is going to have to be done delicately. I only stayed close to her because she's clearly Juliska's favorite and that got me closer to her. And now Meghan is like the irritating little sister I never wanted. She squirms her way in and you just can’t get rid of her.”

Ivan glanced around to be sure he could not be overheard by anyone. Less harshly, he added, “I understand why you've been protecting the Jacoby's. Although it’s hard to believe. Frankly, it’s frightening to believe. I do agree that we have to tell her. Everything. I think she's ready but regardless, we're running out of time. She's getting very comfortable around Juliska. I need to end that relationship before it’s too late.”

Bird nodded again, this time in agreement, but even in bird form he looked worried about how Meghan would react to what they needed to tell her.

“Things are moving very fast right now,” Ivan continued. “Once I explain everything to Meghan and she accepts it as truth, it’s just a matter of time. We'll need to be ready to flee at any given moment. Of course, I have no idea how we'll safely get past the island’s defenses... yet.”

An unexpected relief spread through Ivan, even with his task still looming frighteningly ahead, and having no idea if he would actually succeed.

At least if I fail, someone else knows and believes the truth... the truth will not die with me.

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