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Shade has been left all, but shattered. Travelling to the Ice kingdom, along with her 'body guard' Dylan-who continues to be bound to her-to where the holder of her magic dwells. The war of Faerie amplifies and her only chance to save it will be to resist the enchantments of the Ice King, one of the Ancient rulers of Faerie. But, he has his own agenda and will do anything to stop her from making it to the Summer Kingdom, with her family, to claim back her throne
These Ancients of Faerie don't want her to succeed, and the wards between the land of Faerie and the mortal world are blurring rapidly. Shade must face treacheries in every crevice of the land, even among the human mortals and trusted allies, before all is lost.Excerpt
“Open the door, Stanis,” Shade
hissed. “We’re through here.”
“Just a minute, princess. I have bone
to pick with you.” He tapped the wall and moved so fast, only a
blur appeared where he had stood. He was in the kitchen now and
pulled out a small, blue glass bowl. Bringing it to her, he held it
out toward Shade, pushing her to take it. When she did, he resumed
his position on the creaky chair, motioning her to sit back on the
couch. “Please, sit.”
“I’d rather stand.”
He groaned, rolling his head on his
shoulders, his long brown hair spilled over the back of the chair as
he did that. He looked like a drunk slumped in the chair, almost
falling off the edge.
“Suite yourself, changeling. But I
highly suggest you sit. There are more ways than one to use magic,
even bound up as you are.” His wild eyes seemed more sober now and
she felt a sudden urge to sit as told. The suspicion she felt that he
was using magic on her was eating at her nerves. She hated being
played, and he seemed a master at that.
“What do you mean, more ways?” She
settled between Soap and Dylan and held the bowl out. It was small
enough to fit in her palm.
“This is a Pith. It extracts your
essence, therefore, your powers are given a release through this
bowl. Even in your case, one’s powers cannot be completely
contained, as one can never truly trap a mind. This Pith provides
another route, another path for your magic to escape your body and
work its powers. We’re only trapped by the binds we allow to be
placed upon ourselves. This breaks through that. It will let you use
your water magic, as if you’d never been bound.”
The others gasped, staring in
wonderment at the ordinary blue glass bowl sitting in her palm. It
seemed utterly mundane, no etchings on its hard surface, nothing to
condone its powerful use. She wondered if he was pulling her leg or
not. But it was worth a try.
“One drop into the bowl, Shade.
That’s all it takes.” He gestured quickly, to make her move
faster. She gulped, mesmerized by the glass. She silently prayed that
it would work, if not, they were doomed. No, she was doomed.
Alexia currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada–Sin City! She loves to spend every free moment writing or playing with her four rambunctious kids. Writing has always been her dream and she has been writing ever since she can remember. She loves writing paranormal fantasy and poetry and devours books daily. Alexia also enjoys watching movies, dancing, singing loudly in the car and Italian food.Links: Blog Promo Helpers Facebook Fan Page Ever Shade Facebook Goodreads Reign of Blood Facebook Twitter
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