Oracle by Kyra Dune

Author:Kyra Dune [Dune, Kyra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 27217816
Publisher: Shadow Portal Books
Published: 2015-11-07T16:00:00+00:00

Anastasia moved back to be out of the way. Having no knowledge of treating wounds, she could hardly have helped. Instead, she turned to Selene in an effort to strike up a conversation. “It is a most impressive power you have, to conjure things out of the air. Can all higher powers do so?”

“It’s not conjuring.” Selene spoke the word as if it left a nasty taste in her mouth. “I’m no Magus. I can simply draw what I need to me from wherever is the nearest source. Even if it be in another realm.”

“So you’re a thief,” Brandon said.

Selene scowled. “I am no thief.”

“You take things from people without their permission and never return it,” he said. “Sounds like the definition of a thief to me. Not that I have anything against thieves, of course. You need something, you take it. Makes sense to me.”

Selene’s expression was growing so dark Anastasia thought she should get in-between the two of them, if only verbally. “Brandon, are you injured?”

He looked down at the blood which was all over everybody except Selene, Anastasia, and Reaper. “Not in the least. I feel great. Nothing like a good battle to get the adrenalin pumping. Though I have to say, I usually do my work without getting all bloody. It’s a refreshing change of pace.”

Though Selene made a face, she said nothing of whatever was on her mind. “If Lorn can walk, we best keep moving before those things come back with reinforcements. Surely we’re near the end of the woods.”

“We should take a couple of these things with us,” Brandon said. “Fresh meat would be nice.”

Anastasia clamped a hand to her mouth. “You can’t be serious.”

“Actually, I’m often serious,” Brandon said. “People just don’t seem to realize it. I can’t imagine why.”

“I hate to say this,” and by Simon’s expression he hated it quite a bit, “but Brandon makes a point. Once we’re free of the woods it would be nice to have a little fire and something warm to eat.”

“Can these things be eaten?” Selene grimaced as she prodded one of the furry bodies with the toe of her boot. “We don’t even know what they are.”

Nephima advanced on one of the fallen creatures and, with a quick slice of her katana, removed its head. She then crouched down to have a look inside. “Looks like any animal to me.” She glanced up at Simon. “Should I make it portable?”

Simon nodded. “But do it out of eyesight, please. And don’t look so put out, Selene. Lorn needs a rest.”

Lorn surely would have protested this, but he had fallen asleep. Or perhaps lost consciousness, though Anastasia didn’t like to think on what that might mean. “Yes, a little rest and he’ll be fine.”

“I suppose we could all use a moment’s rest,” Selene said begrudgingly.

“Not me,” Brandon said. “I’m fresh as a daisy.”

“So help Nephima then and spare the rest of us your chirping,” Selene said.

Never had Anastasia seen a smile which looked less pleasant than the one Brandon was giving Selene.

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