Mortal Skin: MM Fae Romance (Folk Book 1) by Lily Mayne

Author:Lily Mayne [Mayne, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-01-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

I was flushed with triumph as I made my way back to the copse of birch trees, especially when Caom hurried up to me and whooped after spotting the tiny black feather nestled against the hollow of my throat. I’d put the necklace on as I walked back, not wanting to risk it falling out of my pocket.

“You sly bastard.” He thumped my shoulder, making me grin. “How on earth did you best the assassin prince?”

I just shrugged as the other Folk present stared at me with narrow eyes.

“Well, this requires a true celebration.” Caom flung his arm over my shoulders and led me away. “Come to the village tonight for a drink at the tavern.”

I opened my mouth to automatically say no, but stopped myself.

Why shouldn’t I? I’d actually won, fair and square. No manipulation or tricks—unless I counted pinning Lonan’s biceps with my knees, which was a move I’d learned in childish fights at school. I was feeling a bit more confident that I could handle the Folk—that I could manoeuvre my way round their sly words and veiled insults.

“Okay,” I said, smiling over at Caom. “I’ll come.”

“What—really?” He squeezed my shoulder. “That’s wonderful, Ash! Maybe some decent fae wine will shed off your mortal skin—I know you didn’t touch any at the party.”

Unease flared. It was one thing to go into the village and mingle among the Folk. It was another to drink around them.

“I don’t think I’ll have any wine,” I said hesitantly. “But I’ll still come. For a little while.”

“Just a sip,” Caom insisted. “You’ve never had anything like it. Idony was right—the stuff I gave you when you first arrived wasn’t the best. What her sister makes is out of this world. If anything will make you shed your mortal skin, that should surely do it.”

He chuckled, but his words made me frown. If I truly was half fae—if I truly could somehow shed my mortal skin, and that meant I could break the Carlin’s hold keeping me here—then maybe I should try. Even if I didn’t truly believe it would work. After winning against Lonan, I felt just a little more in control. Of my life, of what could happen to me here.

“Okay,” I said. “Maybe just a sip.”

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