The Unlocked Legacy by Lucy True

Author:Lucy True [True, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Series, supernatural romance
Publisher: Persephone Press
Published: 2018-10-10T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“Listen to this,” Charlotte read. “Some of the most powerful people believe strongly in purity of magickal bloodlines. Thus, they have lobbied for laws that prevent witches and warlocks from intermarrying. Is that medieval or what?”

“Surely that’s a rhetorical question.” Burgundy plucked the book from Charlotte’s hands and flipped to the beginning. “Oh yes, it can’t be anything else with a publication date of 1508, Char.”

Charlotte responded with an eye-roll and a playful smile. “You know what I mean. I just can’t believe these books exist.”

Neither could Burgundy, who handed the tome back to her with a nod. She’d adored books since childhood. It was one of the reasons she dreamed of being a librarian, so she could spend every day surrounded by the scent of paper and ink, the rustle of pages, the whisper of words. The Firebrand Syndicate’s secret library, however, was something out of her wildest dreams.

Ever since their first visit on Friday, she and Charlotte continued to discover hidden nooks and unexpected treasures. Technically, Charlotte didn’t count among magick-users, even with her shamanic abilities. But as far as Burgundy was concerned, she needed her friend at her side. The library hadn’t objected. Burgundy should know, since she’d asked multiple times and the library always answered in the same manner. With a bit of a sigh, followed by a breathy Yes, child.

That was another thing she’d never expected – that magick places had a consciousness. This place tingled with life, warmed to her presence, and she almost hated to leave. If she wanted to, she was sure she could sleep here. The library wouldn’t mind. Heck, it’d probably make her a bed. Her aunt, on the other hand, would ask uncomfortable questions if she didn’t come home for the night.

Still... Burgundy tucked her lower lip beneath her teeth and glanced around the library. If things got bad, if Iris kept pushing her, there was no reason Burgundy couldn’t move out. Mr. Knight had given her complete responsibility for this place. She had a right to assert herself as an adult and fulfill the obligations she chose to accept.

“Hey, if the library belongs to the Firebrand Syndicate, when do you think another warlock will show up?” Charlotte asked.

“What are you, a mind-reader now?” A glance at the huge clock that hung on the wall opposite the desk told her it was already four on that Sunday afternoon.

“Well, Mr. Knight did say this place is for the warlocks. If you’re the head librarian now, does that mean you have to check out books to the people who come here?” Charlotte’s brow furrowed. “Wait – it wouldn’t be people, only guys, right? You’re technically the only female warlock on earth. At least, that we know of.”

Burgundy blew out a breath. “Welcome to my very strange world. If you didn’t think life could get weirder, ta da, you’ve found the answer to that.”

Charlotte shrugged, closed the book, and put it back on the shelf. She stretched to reach the top shelf, her shirt lifting with the movement to reveal her lower back.

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