Of Shadow and Stone by Michelle Muto

Author:Michelle Muto [Muto, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Skyscape
Published: 2015-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

Kate steadied herself and stood slowly, not trusting her stomach. Once things seemed to settle, she made her way to the sink and washed her face with cold water and then brushed her teeth twice, doing her best to ignore her pale reflection in the mirror.

She could hope all she wanted that this would just go away, but she knew the truth. The gargoyles would never stop. Not unless she did something about them. They’d keep on killing. She didn’t have a few days to think this over.

Until now, Shadow Wood had been exciting, enticing.

Why had Declan and the gargoyles chosen her?

“I don’t know what you want from me, but this stops. Now! Do you hear me, Declan?”

Her words sounded braver than she felt. But who wouldn’t be scared? This wasn’t a psychotic break. This wasn’t a Hollywood script. She’d seen what happened in that alley firsthand. The visions were getting closer together. More vivid.

More violent.

She could no longer deny that she had something to do with all of this. Some connection. No one else would believe her, and even if they did, no one could help. This was on her. How long before the next vision? Before the next killing? She let herself slide down the bathroom wall until she was sitting on the cold tile. Closing her eyes, Kate thought about the castle—imagined it right before her, trying to recall the way it felt, the smells and sounds. She’d transported herself there easily before; she could do it again. She no longer needed dreams to connect with the gargoyles. She no longer needed to dream to visit Shadow Wood.

She pushed aside any thought about what she’d say once she found Declan, or if she would still show up as a ghost now that she was wide awake. The important thing was to find Ian and warn him. Then she’d talk to Declan and get answers. Once she understood what she was up against, she might be able to come up with a solid plan. This ended now. No more killings.

Shadow Wood. Just keep thinking about it, she told herself. Keep seeing it in your head.

Water. The sound of dripping water broke her concentration. She must not have fully shut off the faucet after brushing her teeth. The sound was too loud. This wasn’t working. She’d have to do it in her sleep.

Plink!

Why hadn’t she turned off the faucet? “Damn it!”

Kate opened her eyes to find she was still in a bathroom. Just not hers. She blinked a few times, getting her bearings. She was in the castle; she was sure of it. But where in the castle?

The walls were adorned with pictures of ferns and exotic plants. A few crackle glass jars filled with potpourri, cotton balls, and various creamy substances lined the wide granite counter and adjoining vanity. Two area rugs covered part of the marble floor leading up to a whirlpool tub. Scented candles flickered along the sides, and a stack of plush towels rested on the ledge.

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