Crystal rose to her feet, grabbing her sword and complaining.
Angela grinned. “I hope more come through this time. Six was a breeze. I want them to send ten. Maybe then it’d be a bit of a challenge.”
“Going to their world and bringing back some of their stone wasn’t enough of a challenge for you?” Amber asked, glancing towards Kade as he entered the room with Rian.
“Nope.”
Kade chuckled. “Then you’ll be glad to know Ronan’s planning another trip.”
“Awesome.” Angela looked from Kade to Amber. “Who’s giving me a lift? Or am I waiting for Flinn?” She was still trying to learn how to use the caged Pliethins.
“Me,” Kade said. “We’re going to the location the hounds will arrive at. Flinn will meet you at the farm.”
“Guess Maira’s stuck with me.” Amber held out her hand, which Maira took. “I’ll meet everyone there.”
It didn’t take her long to find the pathway to where the Hell Hounds would arrive this time. They came out in a forest. Several people held torches, the only light in the area. The overhead branches prevented any starlight or moonlight from reaching the ground. Charles and Helen came out of the Void nearby, a caged Pliethin hung from his belt. This would be his first battle as a Knight Mage. It had been Jonah who’d convinced him to become a Knight Mage, nothing she’d said had helped.
Ronan came out of the Void beside her. “Ready, kitten?”
She nodded, knowing the hounds had to be close with how strong the waves of terror were. “Yeah.” She stepped forward with him when the hound appeared in front of them, taking it through the Void to the farm, jumping back out of the way as it attacked.
Drawing her sword, she sensed Knight Mages bring the other four hounds into the building. Maybe one day the hounds would no longer fall for them transporting them here the moment they arrived on Earth, but for now it worked and they’d continue to use it.
She brought flames to her blade, attacking the hound, driving the sword into him, turning into a goshawk to fly out of reach of his claws as he howled. Landing behind him, she drew her daggers. Kade was on one side of her, Crystal on the other, Jasper nearby. Flames burst from her blades and she grinned.
It had taken her a while to figure it out, but this was her life. Ronan had been right. Her daggers sank into the hound at the same time as Crystal and Kade’s swords did. The hound crashed to the ground with a final roar. Her eyes met Kade’s and she smiled. Her heart was racing, her senses alert.
She was a warrior. And she was going to survive.
Acknowledgements
As always, thanks to the usual crew. I couldn’t manage without you.
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Avril is an Australian fiction writer who lives with her family on acreage in South East Queensland. She writes mostly young adult speculative fiction, but has been known to dabble in other genres. You can find more information about her at her website www.avrilsabine.com where you can also sign up for her newsletter to be kept informed about new releases, current projects, blog posts and exclusive news.
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Also By Avril Sabine
SERIES
Dragon Blood- Young Adult Urban Fantasy (with elements of romance)
Book 1: Pliethin
Book 2: Wyvern
Book 3: Surety
Book 4: Knight
Book 5: Mage
STAND ALONE SERIES
Demon Hunters- Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Horror (with elements of romance)
Book 1: Blood Sacrifice
Book 2: Retribution
Plea Of The Damned- Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal
Book 1: Forgive Me Lucy
Fairytales Retold (Short Stories)
Snow-White And Rose-Red
The Twelve Brothers
The Light Princess
Beauty And The Beast
Sleeping Beauty
Aschenputtel
YOUNG ADULT NOVELS
Young Adult Fantasy (with elements of romance)
Elf Sight
Earth Bound
Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Stone Warrior (with elements of romance)
The Jungle Inside
Young Adult Contemporary (with elements of romance)
Through Your Eyes
The Ugly Stepsister
Young Adult Contemporary/Paranormal
Whispers In The Dark (with elements of romance and same sex relationships)
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Dragon Lord (Preteen/early teens) (Fantasy)
The Irish Wizard (Upper middle grade) (Urban Fantasy)
SHORT STORIES
Urban Fantasy
Eternally Late
Dealings With Joe
Disclaimer
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.