Page 127 of Curse of Magic
“Then go,” Lilianesnapped.
Acri sauntered off, calling a sword forged of shadows as he disappeared through thedoor.
Liliane took a breath, and the darkness fled from her expression. When she opened her eyes, the ugly twist to her pretty features were gone. “You had best hope the rider succeeds in taking out Rumpelstiltskin.” She started after her son—though at a much slower and more sedateglide.
“He has him trapped in Verglas,” Suzusaid.
“Trapped isnotthe same asslain.”
“Perhaps, but we’ve received positive news from Mullberg andFarset…”
The ladies’ voices faded from hearingrange.
Evariste fell to his knees, simultaneously shocked, proud, andconcerned.
That Angelique had not only the power, but the ability to craft and stabilize a spell powerful enough to affect the entire capital was surprising. She must have come far in her abilities since Evariste had been taken, for such a thing was normally only possible for more experienced enchanters andenchantresses.
But even if she had grown, Evariste knew she’d be no match forAcri.
Unless…she used her warmagic.
And that was not something Evariste couldguarantee.
He shouted and punched the unbreakable glass pane, making his bones crunchpainfully.
She has to fight. She has towin.
TheEnd
