Twinned Shadow (The Shadow Series Book 1) by Candice Bundy

Author:Candice Bundy [Bundy, Candice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780985418557
Publisher: Lusios Publishing, LLC
Published: 2020-01-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Shaking off the heaviness in her heart, Becka followed after Quinn, anxious to hear any updates on her sister’s case. Besides, she also wanted to share what she’d learned with him. The alcove he’d disappeared into looked private. It must be fairly deep, as she couldn’t see him while walking down the aisle. She dabbed her eyes and tucked the handkerchief into her waistband for quicker access next time. Along the way, she paused at each of the five pillars she passed so in case anyone was watching they’d think she was just continuing to peruse the exhibits.

When she reached the second to last pillar in the corner, she picked up on Quinn’s low, rumbling tones. Reaching the final pillar in the corner near the alcove, Becka picked out individual words when she paid enough attention. She paused and swept her gaze around the room. No one had followed her. No one was even nearby. She spied Maura and her sisters near the front of the hall, engaged in conversation with an older couple Becka didn’t recognize.

“An opportunity has arisen to speed up your timeline,” he said. His voice was hard. Firm. Emotionless. “Becka wants to leave tomorrow, but, not knowing if you were prepared, I encouraged her to help out my investigation a little longer.”

Anxiety churned in her gut, warring with brazen curiosity flaring through her mind as she snuck close to the edge of the alcove, hidden from his view. She’d heard this tone of voice from Quinn once before. The night she’d overheard him on the balcony…

An angry whisper buzzed, echoing in the small alcove, like a thousand buzzing wasps. Becka stilled her breath. Could this be Chief Elowen? Or the person he’d spoken to on the balcony the other night?

“Then you will have to disclose a delivery location. I cannot deliver her if I do not know where I am going.”

Definitely not his boss. Another pause. More buzzing.

“As I have said before, there are hints she is more than an ungifted, but nothing certain. I called in a tester in the hopes they might lead to some answers. I understand your concerns, but I cannot call them off now.”

Becka couldn’t stop the questions from flooding her mind. What did Quinn think was happening with her? What did more than ungifted mean? And why would whoever was on the phone not want a tester to check if she’d been cursed? What were they afraid of finding?

“The events I shared with you were witnessed. I was not the only one asking to have Becka tested.”

An icy chill ran down her back and Becka shivered so hard she had to wrap her arms tightly around herself to stay quiet. What if they knew, or suspected, what they’d find? What if they’d cursed her, and Quinn knew all about it? Becka’s hand flew up to cover her mouth.

“Do not worry, one way or another, I will get her to you. As long as you will deliver on your end?”

Quinn

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