Eliza Gayle [Pentacles of Magick 03] The Healing (pdf)

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already regretted attacking her like that, but damn, he was
surrounded by betrayal and these two were directly responsible.
Denn, will you listen to me? I can t take back what I ve
done, but I can at least tell you why and then I will leave. He
looked into Jake s eyes and saw pain and anguish there. Jake
looked how he felt. He turned away from them both, reigning in
his magick once again and taking a few minutes to regain
control. He really didn t want to listen, didn t want any excuses,
but the question of why would linger if he didn t get to ask.
I didn t have a choice.
He whirled at Jake s voice. Don t give me that, there is
always a choice.
He has my sister. I think he is stealing her magick. The
silence in the room was deafening.
You have a sister? Why that thought struck him like that
he wasn t sure. But he could remember many nights when they
talked about their families and not once had Jake mentioned a
sister.
Half-sister, actually. Same mother, different fathers.
Mother was a witch.
But you aren t magickal. You don t have the gift. He was
confused how his sister could be magickal and he wasn t.
Magick was always the dominant trait in offspring.
Well, thanks. I think I know that. In fact, I've have been
reminded of that all my life. Jake walked over to the couch,
sinking down into the smooth leather seat. I know keeping this
from you was wrong, but I didn t know what else to do. The
Reverend is pure evil and his tactics for getting what he wants
are ruthless.
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Sister or not, you betrayed me. You could have come to
me. Told me the truth. When have you not seen me help
someone in trouble?
Jake shook his head. You underestimate what he is capable
of, Denn.
He s my fucking uncle, you think I don t know what he s
capable of? He dragged his fingers through his hair roughly.
This is getting us nowhere. Arguing about it doesn t change a
damn thing. He turned to stalk from the room, slamming the
door on his way out. I ve had enough for one day?
* * * *
Raven watched Jake slump against the couch as Denn left
them behind. Her heart wrenched for them both. She knew
exactly how Jake felt, a prisoner to a sick and twisted man.
She d put most of her free energy into avoiding the man herself.
But there were times when no amount of magick or desperate
attempts to hide could save her from him. Now she had to help
Jake and Denn. They d saved her. She doubted either one of
them knew just how much. Scott had grown weary of her
insubordination and his final warnings to her had been clear.
Stop fucking off or she would be sacrificed. And he sure as hell
didn t mean he d kill her in some quick and painless way.
I ll talk to him, Jake. Hopefully he s a little less pissed off
at me right now to listen.
No, let him go. He s right, you know. Despite the
consequences I should have told him the truth before now.
No, Jake, you had every right to fear him. I of all people
understand exactly what that man is capable of. I ve seen it. I ve
felt it.
Jake looked up at her, clear questions in his eyes. What did
he do to you, Raven?
It doesn t matter now. What matters now is making Denn
understand and then figuring out a way to get your sister back.
You should give him some time, I ve learned he can be
pretty stubborn.
Uhm& the hell with that. We don t have time. We have a
job to do and all we have is each other now. She paused. I
must be crazy now.
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Jake stood and approached her. Not crazy, Raven. We all
feel it. It s something tangible that can t be denied. His lips
touched against hers, soft and light. She sighed against him,
wanting to trust in what he said.
She pushed her hands against his firm chest. Stop trying to
distract me, Jake, I m going to talk to him and I m going right
now.
She walked away without looking back, leaving the door
open behind her. Jake could follow her or not, she was still
going to find Denn and make him understand. Going room by
room she searched for him.
Ten minutes later she still hadn t found him, and decided
there was an easier way. She inhaled a full breath of humid New
Orleans air, absorbing the water molecules into her body. She
called on her magick, letting the water particles fuel her
command. Carefully she loosened her hold, allowing just
enough to slip out to do what she needed. Her senses sharpened
as the room around her swelled with the musk of jasmine, the
spice of men, and the heat of the South. She reached out,
seeking the moisture displacement created from a body in the
house. Nothing. Denn wasn t in the house. Which left only one
place he could be. She turned and headed for the courtyard.
Stepping outside, the sultry night air and the scent of
jasmine on the breeze enveloped her. Her eyes slowly adjusted
to the dark as she followed the footpath to the sitting area where
she knew she would find him.
I don t want to talk anymore.
Raven sat on the chair next to his. Good, then you can just
listen.
Denn groaned at her words but she continued on. I know
you feel betrayed right now and rightfully so but "
Raven "
No, Denn, hear me out, please. She paused, peering over
at him to see if he was listening. Jake told you that Scott has
been stealing his sister's magick. You heard that, right? He
nodded. Do you know what that means? Surely a powerful
witch as you understands that. But have you ever had your
magick stolen and used against you? Had your mind and body
raped of its powerful essence? To feel the empty shell left
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behind every time it happens. Powerful memories crashed down
on her as she talked to Denn of the process one goes through
when their magick is taken against their will.
Old wounds ripped open inside as she bared her soul.
Wetness tracked down her face. Nothing is more painful than
going through that ordeal. In fact many witches don t survive it, [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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