Roses (The Devious Fae Book 2) by Katerina Martinez

Author:Katerina Martinez [Martinez, Katerina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Supernal Publishing
Published: 2021-12-06T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

“I don’t like this,” Rell said, as I hurried through Emerald Hall’s corridors. “I really, really don’t like this.”

“You can go and hide once we’ve found him if you want,” I said, “I’d just feel a lot better having you nearby in case something happens.”

“Something happens? Like what?”

“I don’t know. Something.”

“If he gets physical, there’s not a whole lot I can do. I just think you should know that.”

“Stop worrying, okay? Geez.”

“Worrying is what has kept me alive this whole time. That, and avoiding the Fae at all costs.”

“How’s that working for you now?”

“Well, it’s been downhill ever since I met you, if we’re sharing.”

“My life isn’t all sunshine and roses either, but I’m making the most of what I can.”

I hurried down the stairs, this time moving a lot faster than I had as I made my way up them earlier. The Viscount, however, was a lot quicker on his feet than I was. It was totally possible he’d already left the estate, which was going to make finding him difficult. I had to hope that he was still here; that there was still time.

Hurrying toward the front door, I found myself already rehearsing what I’d say to the Viscount when I caught up to him. I had to try and tell him what I knew without overplaying my hand and letting him know I’d been spying on him. I needed to keep that trick in the bag for a rainy day.

I also didn’t want to risk him doing to me what he did to that butterfly.

No matter what I said to him, I knew I was taking a risk, but it was the right thing to do. The only thing to do. Sitting in my room, playing the role of the happy little Fae Lady of the house, that wasn’t for me. I was the kind of woman who got her hands dirty, the one who took risks, the one who got in trouble.

I wasn’t afraid of trouble, though out here, in Arcadia, that was probably going to get me killed one day.

“Kadeera!” someone called out just as I reached Emerald Hall’s front door. Turning around, I spotted Thea standing at the top of the grand staircase I’d just descended a moment ago. She looked a little confused. “Are you leaving?”

“Oh, uh,” I stammered, “I’m just going outside,” I said, “For some air.”

Thea started coming down the stairs. “Mind if I join you? I feel like I’ve been stuck indoors all day.”

“This isn’t a good idea,” Rell said, telepathically.

“I know,” I thought, “I can’t just blow her off, though.”

“Every second you waste he gets further away.”

“I know that. Make yourself useful and see if you can find him.”

I opened the front door and let Rell roll off my shoulder. He didn’t, at first, but after a moment or so, he decided to do it, grumbling as he exited the house. I shut the door just as Thea arrived, her violet eyes gleaming. She shook her hair out

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