Magic's Break: Monsters Among Us Universe (Hartford Cove Series Book 6) by L.L. Frost

Author:L.L. Frost [Frost, L.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Small Bites
Published: 2024-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

PRISONERS

Arush of icy wind slaps my face as we materialize outside the imposing gates of the Northern Trinity.

The revelation that teleportation is a thing both fills me with childlike wonder and pisses me the fuck off.

If the council possesses door-to-door service like this, it further begs the question of why they let Hartford Cove nearly be destroyed. We saved ourselves at great cost before they bothered to answer our distress call.

A shiver wracks through me, the sweater I was wearing when they captured us offering little protection against the biting cold. Snow crunches under my bare feet as we wait outside the bleak stone walls of what can only be called a fortress.

Before we even reached our house, Aven made a call, and they whisked us away to this much colder climate. Aven divested Esme of her wand, giving it to Gael to add to his collection.

Zane and Esme huddle close, arms wrapped around each other, heads bowed in resignation, like they expect to be sentenced to death.

The place does hold that kind of vibe. Like the entrance is a guillotine that will lop off our heads as soon as we pass through. A symbol blazes from the imposing doors, a triad of crimson moons entwined with thorny vines.

“Well, they sure know how to roll out the welcome mat,” I mutter, my breath puffing in the frigid air as I dance from foot to foot to avoid frostbite.

“The Northern Trinity is rumored to be the least friendly of the factions.” Ambros ignores our jailors to lift me into his arms, one warm hand cupping around my frozen foot. “They’d better be planning to give you some socks and shoes.”

Gael grimaces. “We’re not barbarians.”

“Prisoners do not dictate their accommodations,” Aven counters, then tenses when Owen growls. “However, my brother is right. We’ll find you something to use until your trial.”

“Wonderful.” I bury my frozen nose against Ambros’s throat and whisper, “Will you check on Haut and Tris as soon as we’re processed, or whatever they do with prisoners here?”

“Of course.” He reaches for my other foot. “But they’ll be okay.”

The massive iron gates creak open, and armed guards come out to flank us on either side, wands at the ready.

“Prisoners must walk in without assistance,” the one at the front barks at us.

Ros’s arms tighten around me. “Forget it. I’m not putting my mate down without shoes in the snow.”

The guard’s wand lifts, but Waylon steps in. “It’s fine, Russel. She can walk once we’re inside.”

“They came peacefully,” Gael adds. “They won’t cause any trouble.”

“They’re already causing trouble,” Russel mutters. “You’ve caused quite the stir requesting transportation for so many people. The Trinity⁠—”

“Let’s speak more once we have everyone secured,” Aven interrupts, his tone sharp.

Russel peers over his shoulder at the gate. “Easier said than done, young master.”

Young master?

When I push on Ros’s shoulder, he obliges by lifting me higher so I can see over everyone’s heads.

Past the clump of guards, I spot a woman standing at the gate, wrapped in a steel gray robe that matches the winter cold.

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