Flickering Light (Return To Avalore Book 0) (5 page)

The breeze shifted, bringing with it the scent of blood—her blood. Fiery heat consumed him. It had struck her not once, but twice already. It would not get a third opportunity.

He couldn’t stop the low rumble in his chest from escaping as he shot the creature with a massive blast of scorching white power, draining the life force from its body.

He expected swift retaliation, but the beast continued to stare at the woman as it staggered.

“This battle is not over. Do not think you have won.” It didn’t take its eyes from her, but the words were for him. Was it a warning or a promise of vengeance? Drake growled, accepting the challenge. He’d battle every damned one of them if they dared touch one of the women of Avalore again.

It howled once more, and then gave up, its form shimmering as it released its host.

That was it? It was gone? That made no sense at all. They never left a fight, especially when challenged by another male, regardless of the species. They always chose defeat over retreat.

He took a deep, calming breath as he refocused his attention on the woman who was now busily fussing over the male who had unknowingly struck and hurt her. Only the fact the man had no control over his own actions saved him from the anger still roiling in Drake.

He stood with his arms crossed over his chest. The muscles clenched in his jaw as she tended to the human male. He didn’t dare speak until he got his emotions under control. Seeing her touch the man made his blood boil. Weakened by the battle with the Erritrol, she used her own precious healing energy on the human instead of keeping it for herself.

The man had the audacity to ogle her when she bent to retrieve her bag, making Drake clench his fists and grind his teeth. He’d witnessed the way the men in these lands treated their women, and he wouldn’t tolerate such disgusting behavior toward one of the women of Avalore. If this human male wanted to see another sunrise, he’d keep his hands to himself. After all she’d done for him, he should be kissing her feet, not leering at her.

Drake remained silent as she ignored him and headed towards the old building. She stopped at the top of the steps. Her eyes narrowed, but her gaze still didn’t settle on him before she opened the door and slipped inside.

About the Author

Born of snow and ice, or at least near snow and ice in North Eastern Ontario, Canada, Élianne Adams has always enjoyed curling up with a good book and a warm blanket. Even before she really knew what love was, she dreamed of writing her own happily ever after stories. It wasn’t until her very own hero encouraged her to follow her lifelong dream that she began putting the words begging to be told onto the page. When she isn’t reading or writing, Élianne can be found spending time with her husband, three children and pets.

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