Rise of the Champion (The Champion Book 1) by Clara C. Johnson

Author:Clara C. Johnson [Johnson, Clara C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clara C. Johnson
Published: 2020-03-03T06:00:00+00:00

A silver mine. That’s what Serra had discovered as she overheard the crew talk amongst themselves during dinner. It was one of the mines used to build Silverhall back in Adhelm many years ago. There were rumors she’d heard that the supply for silver was depleting. Was this one of the few remaining mines that had silver ore left in it? What does the city need with so much of it? Was the duke involved? The captain? Were they selling it off under the king’s nose? There were too many questions and not enough answers.

This could be the information Sharlea was looking for. The connection between Tully and the slave trade her intel suggested. It seemed too convenient though. The evidence was more likely in Tully’s cabin, hidden from view and locked away from prying eyes.

Serra nibbled on her nail nervously. There had to be more to all of this than she was seeing. Finn was convinced that this detour meant nothing important and the information they needed was still in the captain’s cabin, not in some mining town. It only made sense that it was the case.

Theren had kept his distance from her. He barely even looked in her direction whenever they were near one another. It was probably because he didn’t want to attract any more attention to them as they were under constant watch from the others. Or… it was because of the other night when he almost…

Almost kissed her.

No, she didn’t have time to think about that now. The situation was growing too dangerous as it was. The slightest hint of something between herself and Theren could be used against them. If all of this went downhill, they would need to get out of there fast and the less information the crew had on them, the better.

Not to mention the prejudice against his kind. That pig-man would be the first to abuse him in front of her. Just out of spitefulness and revenge for embarrassing him.

She slid open one of the lids to their cargo then dug through the hay and vases to find her equipment. Relieved, she found them still there. The temptation to dress in her normal clothes edged on her mind. She’d felt naked without her weapons on her. The small knife she carried was strictly for up close and personal use. It would do nothing against the entire crew. But if she had her sword and her light body armor, she would make sure each one of them felt her fury.

Sharlea sent them here on suspicion that Captain Tully was involved in the recent slave trade. Her confidence was undeniable. She just needed the final piece of evidence to prove it before she acted.

“Land-ho!” she heard from above.

They were approaching the mine. It was time to see what was so important for Captain Tully to change course. Quickly putting her equipment back, Serra tried to hold the same confidence as Sharlea. To carry herself effortlessly so she too may hide her emotions and play the role she must.

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