Scent of Magic by Snyder Maria V

Author:Snyder, Maria V. [Snyder, Maria V.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Adventure, Paranormal
ISBN: 9780778314189
Amazon: 0778314189
Goodreads: 12027429
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Published: 2012-12-18T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

I followed Noelle outside my tent. Four soldiers waited to escort me to Jael. No one said a word as we walked. Instead of going to her tent, they led me to the manor house. Noelle disappeared. Still surrounded by the guards, I sat in one of the parlors, nervously waiting. The minutes turned to hours, and the sun rose. After a while, I dozed in the chair.

Tohon’s laughter followed me as I ran through the dark corridors of his castle. Sweat poured from my skin as I flew around the corners in a complete panic.

“I’m coming for you, my dear,” he called.

The soles of my feet stung, and pain stabbed my side, but I didn’t slow.

“You can’t escape.”

I turned left and slammed into a wall of the dead. They grabbed me. The feel of their cold flesh sickened me as I shuddered in horror. Caught in their trap, I couldn’t move. They turned me so I faced Tohon.

Flushed with anger, Tohon slapped me.

I woke with a jolt. My right cheek burned with pain. But I didn’t have time to interpret my dream. In the hallway, Jael barked orders and discussed plans, but when she entered the room, she waved everyone out, including my guards. From the fire that burned in her eyes, I guessed she didn’t want anyone to witness my murder. I jumped to my feet.

She studied me for a moment. “I’m not quite sure what to think about you, Avry. Are you a miracle, a liar, an oath-breaker, a traitor or a spy?” She held up a hand. “Don’t answer. I already decided that you’re all of them in one package. Impressive. Very impressive.”

“I can explain.”

“Oh, I’m sure you have plenty of excuses. I have no desire to hear them, but I do need to decide what I’ll do with you. My instincts tell me to kill you now before you become a bigger problem.”

Fear curled in my stomach. I braced for her attack.

“However, as Sergeant Irina you have made quite the impact, both good and bad. Your disappearance would cause some ill will, and I’m sure that brat Ryne knows who you really are and would make a stink.” She paused. “Plus, we’ll need your healing magic once Tohon strikes. Did you forget the promise you made to my mother-in-law?”

“No. I said I’d return to help, and I’ve been training your soldiers since I’ve arrived.”

She laughed. “Estrid meant your help in the infirmary.”

“And she will get it as soon as the fighting starts. You can’t deny that I’ve been an asset to your army.”

“Regardless, you’re working in the infirmary as of now. You’re also under house arrest. I’ll have Noelle fetch your belongings and tell your lieutenant you’ve been reassigned.”

I was in midprotest when she pulled the air from my lungs in one quick gesture. Fighting to stay conscious, I used my magic to counter hers and was able to take a few breaths. Until she increased her power. My legs gave out, and I flopped back in the chair.

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