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After he had propelled Mitrik into the make do brig, he used a quick but thorough warding spell to keep him inside. Then he returned to the two rescued women in the guest cottage. One still slept like the dead, and the other seemed close to hysteria. From a cabinet he removed a bottle and poured a slug of strong smelling brandy to calm the girl down. “You’re safe now.”
“Please don’t leave me here alone. Mitrik makes my skin crawl .”
“I’ve locked and warded him well away from these quarters. He can’t get to you. There’s no reason to fear.”
She took a sip of spirits, shuddered, and gurgled down a sniffle. “What about the reptilian demon?”
“No problem. You don’t need to worry about him. He’s back in his own dimension, and I’ve sealed this hut tight against intruders.” He waved a hand toward the well-stocked cupboard. “Eat something and then get some rest. I’ll be back in an hour to check on you and your friend.”
She glanced at the sleeping woman. “I don’t really know her. I only heard her name—Angel something. She has beautiful hair, doesn’t she? Like cotton candy.”
“Sit down and relax.” He pulled a chair from the small round table. “Have some grub. Crackers or fruit maybe. It’ll make you feel better. I have to go now. There’s someone waiting for me.”
“I’m afraid.”
He offered what he hoped was a gentle smile. “What’s your name?”
“Annie.”
You’re safe, Annie. Soon you’ll be back with your master.”
“You’ll return me to him?”
He nodded and left her with tears standing in her glassy eyes. As he locked the door, he used a forefinger to reinforce the protection symbol. He shook his head. He wasn’t used to all this coddling of people. He guessed he’d gotten out of the habit of caring about anybody, if he’d ever had such a talent. Now he had to figure out how much to tell the trigger happy, flame haired woman waiting for him back at his house.
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Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
I can’t wait to see who the flame haired woman is. I love your snippets
I’m so glad you like it. Thank you, Cathy!
Interesting scene. Can’t wait to learn more about Annie and Angel.
Me too. Thanks, Susanne!
An interesting set-up, Flossie, piquing plenty of interest as to what happens next!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Mae!
Great descriptions and I could tell his difficulty with comforting people through his actions. Can’t wait to learn more about the flame haired lady. Great job!
Well done! I enjoy reading whatever you write, in any genre, but you really are the master in this genre!
You are so kind, Trisha. Thanks for the good words!
Poor thing having to learn to coddle people. Love the last part about the flame-haired lady! Jillian
I know, he’s just not good at coddling, Jillian 🙁 I’m glad you like the flame haired lady!
Nicely done! And a great tease at the end. Now I have to see what’s waiting for him and learn about that red-haired woman.
I’m glad you like the tease at the end, Jean. Thanks so much!