The Hidden Crown: The Return of Magic: Book I by K.E. Blair

Author:K.E. Blair [Blair, K.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Myth and Magic Publishing
Published: 2023-10-12T16:00:00+00:00

18

The dark stone path glinted in the setting sun as she hurried down it. Magda had insisted she travel to her favorite baker to get cheese. She shook her head in annoyance. In reality, Magda had just wanted to get her out of the house for a while. Probably hoping for some stolen time with the butcher. It was obvious.

She pulled her cloak tighter about her and hurried down the road. Her destination was out on the edge of town, so it had seemed like a nice walk with the sun shining when she left. Summer had passed surprisingly quickly this year. Normally, she reveled in the long summer nights and humid air that blew across the land. She was quick to partake in the spontaneous dances that originated in the capital’s Circle, but those had also been few this year. Ironic, since with the return of the missing princess, the King and Queen had hosted balls for themselves and foreign dignitaries. The townsfolk had not been invited to join any more of the merry-making, and the good cheer had slowly stopped trickling down to the masses. Now, the cold air was blowing, and the people were preparing for a chilly winter.

She hurried, trying to beat the encroaching darkness. Ever since being attacked by that shadow creature, she had avoided the nighttime when possible. It had once felt like peace and beauty to her, but now every shadow brought the fear that something vicious could jump out and snap at her. She wrapped her cape tighter around herself as if it could protect her from her thoughts.

The only good thing about the cold blowing in was this new cape Avery had gifted her with. It was bright scarlet, flowing, and she adored throwing it on and traipsing about town. Unfortunately, there was no one out and about this far outside of town to admire how dignified she looked. But that did not stop her from enjoying the pretty coat for herself. She knew as soon as the biting winter came, she’d have to resort to her old dusty standby. It felt made of tough rawhide (looked that way too), but no biting wind or snowy cold ever blew through the sturdy fabric.

Even though fall had come early this year, she decided to enjoy it. Life was going so well otherwise. Things with Magda were more or less the same, the dreary lord she worked for had gotten a little sick in this year’s cold, but that just meant less work for her to do around the house, even compared to her normal limited chores. Avery was attentive and charming, as usual. She worried about what would happen when he returned back to his estates to tend things at home, but he often assured her that with the princess returning, he had too many duties at the castle to warrant leaving. She still did not quite understand what he did during the day, but he kept her occupied with tales of

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