Call of the Dragon
Published by: eXtasy Books
Author : Matthew Angelo
ISBN :978-1-4874-1012-4
Page :97
Word Count :28826
Publication Date :2017-03-03
Series : The Heart of the Dragon#3
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Available Formats : Call Of The Dragon (epub) , Call Of The Dragon (mobi) , Call Of The Dragon (pdf) , Call Of The Dragon (prc)
Category : Fantasy Romance , Romance
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A half-elven warrior must battle the growing darkness in the world of Aria with the love of an elven priestess as he embarks on a dangerous quest to enlist the aid of good dragons to save the world.
I spun around thinking someone called my name. Looking out into the
distance, I saw nothing. By now, hearing voices would seem a normal
thing for me, but with the danger they put me in, I questioned their
intent. A soft touch on my hand brought me back. Turning toward Arianna,
she grasped my arm and looked concerned.
“What is it, Wynter?” asked Arianna. She must not have heard the voice. The voice rang crystal clear in my ears.
“I heard someone call my name,” I replied.
“There is no one here but us. Is it the same voice you heard on the ship a few days ago?” she asked.
“No,
it isn’t. The Hydrus was the one that spoke then. I know we are close
to Eden and her port, I doubt the creature would be back, let alone
close enough for me to hear,” I said. I sounded convincing, but the
limits of mind speak were beyond my knowledge. “All this danger has made
me paranoid, and I could have imagined things.”
“I doubt you are
hearing things or paranoid. There are others out to get you, but
control your reactions when you hear something inside your head. Even
other powerful wizards look down upon other sorcerers if they admit to
hearing voices.” Arianna chuckled.
Her laugh sounded nervous. Why
wouldn’t it be? She knew me hearing voices would turn out bad. My fight
with Brimstone started from hearing the voice of my father, and then
the Hydrus attacking us on the Excelsis a few days ago. Arianna couldn’t
be more right. She joked, but hearing voices was never good and adding
to those, my visions seemed to be more premonitions of the danger we
were in.
“I still heard something,” I muttered.
“Maybe
some rest will help clear our heads. We have been through a lot and a
good night’s rest in an inn, in a real bed, with no looming danger,
would be something we need.” Arianna leaned against a tree. “I believe
you, but whoever is speaking to you will have to wait. I am weary and
need sleep, and so do you.”
“Sleep sounds good. A few days’ worth
of rest would be best. No fighting or worries, me and you cuddling
under the covers,” I said, wrapping my arms around Arianna.
“Sounds wonderful and romantic,” Arianna purred.
I
hugged her tight against me. She relaxed into my embrace, and I rested
my head on top of hers. Evening sent a quiet hush over the land of Eden.
Once we entered the city, the bustling noise of merchants closing shop
and the rowdiness of taverns would break the silence. Finding a place to
stay would be easy and I wanted Arianna to have a comfortable place to
sleep. I kissed the top of her head then sighed.
Wynter, I know
you can hear my voice. There are good dragons in the world. Find them!
Lead them into battle against the darkness.
“What’s wrong? I can feel your whole body tense up,” Arianna asked.
“The voice again. It mentions not all dragons are evil,” I said.
“Good
dragons? If there are evil ones, then a balance would need the good
dragons also,” Arianna said. She pulled away and stared at me. A look of
concern cast a shadow over her face. “What else? There’s more isn’t
there?”
“It said to find them and lead them into battle against the evil dragons,” I answered.
“Everything can wait. I want a day alone with you that doesn’t involve fighting or running for our lives,” Arianna teased.
“Only a day?” I asked.
“I’d
ask for more, but I doubt the voices or the gods would allow us that
precious time. I will take what I can get until all this is over,”
Arianna sighed.
Go to the Twilight Isles.
I stood still
and closed my eyes. The voices have gone from telling me they will
always be with me to demanding I go somewhere. What about what I want?
Is it too much to ask for some time away from all this madness?
The
world can survive without me. Arianna grabbed my hand and pulled me
toward Eden, the capital city of Tallania. With reluctance, I followed,
because I had a bad feeling we were walking toward trouble.
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