The Map, The Dagger, and The Vampyres (Fated Chronicles Book 2) by Quinn Humphrey

Author:Quinn, Humphrey [Quinn, Humphrey]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-11-15T05:00:00+00:00

Meghan arrived alongside Juliska at her tent. The Viancourt, along with Pantin Hollee, were already seated at the table awaiting the Banon’s arrival.

“Please feel free to wait for me in my room. I will be along shortly,” Juliska told Meghan.

Meghan, having no desire to be in the same room as Garner Sadorus or mothball lady, obliged without question. Nona joined her moments later.

“I guess we can still hear what goes on outside this room,” she said.

“Hadn’t thought of that,” Meghan whispered. “Guess I don’t need to whisper, seeing as they cannot hear us. Still, it seems strange we can hear them just a few feet away, and yet if I were to shout, they would not hear it.”

“Let’s not test that theory right now,” suggested Nona, tuning into the conversation now beginning in the front room.

“Sounds heated,” Meghan added.

They heard the voice of Darius Hadrian.

“I fear the Striper speaks the truth. Nevertheless, history proves they cannot be trusted. There may well be a Projector, but I doubt they are telling us everything.”

“If there is indeed a Projector, we must find out what the Stripers’ plans are once they locate this child,” insisted Garner. “Ending the life of this Projector should at least be done mercifully. If they capture this child, it would no doubt suffer greatly.”

Meghan had difficulty believing that the compassionate words she was hearing were coming from Garner Sadorus. Then, as with so many things in this new life, her attitude changed as she questioned the use of the word compassionate as they still spoke of ending a child’s life.

“Idiots have tried to harness a Projector’s power before,” barked Tanzea. “Sure enough, they’ll try again.”

“Which we all know is a terrible mistake,” Juliska spoke. “But I agree, with all your points. We do not know the entire story. The child will suffer at their hands. And yet, its fate is predetermined. It must die.”

“If I may,” said Garner. “We should focus on discovering more about the Striper’s plans. Who hired them, for starters.”

“How do you propose we do such a thing?” injected Tanzea.

“Yes, how is the real question,” agreed Juliska. “We are in unfamiliar territory. And for some unexplained reason, our magic is greatly weakened here.”

“And diminishing more each day,” reminded Hollee.

“Surely your visions are not, though,” said Darius.

“No. They are fine,” lied Juliska with ease. “Unfortunately, none of them are being helpful at the moment. Besides, Darius, you know they don’t work like that.”

“Of course, Banon. My apologies. These circumstances are complicated. I certainly do not wish to add to that complication.”

“If I see anything of value the court will be the first to know.”

Meghan began to understand just how important Juliska’s visions were to the safety of her people.

Nona put a paw on her leg, comforting her.

“I still have so much to learn, Nona.”

“I will help you study.”

Meghan dug in immediately, and read aloud to Nona, hoping to retain as much knowledge as possible.

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