To Claim a Silver Curse (BOUND BY FLAME) by Isabella Khalidi EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Isabella Khalidi
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“Two pints of beer, and make it quick.”
She turned around to the gruff voice, shooting the middle-aged
warrior a quick glance before pouring him his order. “A little early to
be getting drunk.” The clunk of glass echoed around them as she placed the
drinks on the counter, her curious gaze traveling over the man’s substantial
form.
Rich brown curls reaching broad shoulders in cobalt blue military
garments framed a stern face, the features rough yet welcoming. A ragged
narrow scar cut across the male’s nose, his chocolate brown eyes locked on
her as she inspected him from across the bar. A neatly trimmed beard
covered his square jaw, its dark shade a perfect contrast to his toffee colored
lips.
A moment of silence passed between them. “I’m looking for someone.”
He took a sip. “Perhaps you can help me.”
Squinting, she appraised him once more. A pair of gold rings shimmered
on his left hand, the royal insignia of the horned phoenix like a stamp of
superiority and indisputable homage to his high rank.
“What business does the Captain of the King’s Guard have in this
desolate village?”
The corners of his lips lifted. “Like I said, I’m looking for someone. A
certain dragon slayer.”
Insides clenching, she turned her back to him, pretending to be
completely unaffected by the male’s words as she continued to polish the
row of freshly washed mugs.
“I was told he frequents this tavern. Nyro is the name that he goes by, I
believe. Perhaps you’ve heard of him?”
“Hmm.” Her mind swam. Shit. “What do you need a renegade dragon
slayer for? I thought the Crown had their own men for taking care of unruly
beasts?”
The Captain chuckled, the sound so unexpected that it got her spinning
to face him. “So you have heard of him.” A knowing look passed between
them. Straightening, he threw a pair of gold coins onto the counter, his two
drinks left almost completely untouched. “Tell your friend that Linus was
looking for him, and that he would like to proposition him for a certain job.
If he accepts, his record will be wiped clean, and he will be a free man once
more. He knows where to find me.”
Heart hammering away, she could only stare after the warrior as he
adjusted his weapon, and without a second glance, sauntered out of the
establishment.
The cloth in her hand felt heavy, her breaths coming in short, shallow
gulps as she struggled to breathe, the room around her tilting on its axis.
She bolted, desperate to get some oxygen into her failing lungs.
Crashing through the back door, she let the cool autumn wind sweep
over her, calming her raging thoughts. As fresh air entered her shaking
body, the looming panic slowly began to subside.
“Nyra?” the cook’s melodic voice reached her. “What are you doing out
here?”
Inhaling deep breaths, she faced the stout woman. “They found me.”
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