The Shadows of Wren by Jen Bliton EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Author: Jen Bliton
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Tendrils of cool misted shadow moved over my arms and down my hands,
twisting around my fingers. I sucked in a sharp breath, trying to hold their
magic in place, concentrating enough to get them to envelop my bare skin.
“Focus, Wren.” Bergen said, standing at my back.
“I’m… trying…” I forced out, as my concentration faltered and the bands of
shadow thinned.
I gritted my teeth and pushed harder at the ancient magic I held. The
shadows responded eagerly. Too eagerly, in fact, and before I could pull back
on my efforts, the shadows fully consumed me in a burst of magic. I let out a
gasp before hearing a shout from Bergen.
“I’m alright.” Bergen said, as I turned to face him.
The staff he held protected him in a shield of air that kept back the magic
that emanated from my misstep. The raw white crystal on its top glowed
faintly and dimmed back into nothing as Bergen corrected his stance and
stood straight again.
“I’m sorry.” I said, in a whispered panic.
I stared at the ground, looking at the familiar stone floors and dimly lit space
of the basement we trained my shadow magic abilities in. It was a forgotten
space under the library, old boxes of damaged books, and different furniture
that no longer had use were stored along the walls. A threadbare rug sat in
the middle of the floor where I was.
My attention was drawn back up when the door creaked as it opened.
“Aye, is everything alright in here?” Viggo asked in his all too familiar lilt,
concern showed in his eye.
I pulled my auburn braid over my shoulder and picked at the ends to hide my
embarrassment.
“We are fine. Wren pushed a little too hard in that attempt.” Bergen tugged
at his long silver-gray beard, deep lines were etched into his face as he
smiled at me, “It’s a balance, this sort of ancient magic can fully consume
you, and if you can’t control it, you might not be able to break its power
from showing at times where it’ll bring you more harm than good.”
Viggo nodded and looked back at me. He pressed his lips into a thin smile of
support. His strawberry blond beard was full and manicured well. I don’t
think I’d ever seen it looking out of place. A scar on his left eye from a battle
long ago left it closed. He was a fierce warrior, fighter, and head of our
Sentinels, but he was also my father.
“I’m alright, Dad. Give me another few attempts. I’ll finish up work here at
the library and see you tonight.” I said, trying to shake out the residual
feelings of unease.
“Try to put as much effort into your combat training as that shadow magic
next time we spar, alright?” Viggo teased.
“I haven’t trained with you in months, if at all this year.” I scoffed.
“Aye, happens when you get your tail beat by the best.”
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