Ancient Magic: a New Adult Urban Fantasy (Dragon's Gift: the Huntress book 1)
“Because of the time change, we’d hit it right at the late-afternoon lull. Old Mr. Monier sat at his usual table in the corner, reading the paper, but he was deaf as a post, so I wasn’t worried about him. “Where do you want me to put you?” Aidan asked.
“Down,” I said as Claire walked out of the back. She was dressed in her fighting leathers, either on her way to a job or just returning from one. I would guess returning, from the state of her hair. It looked like someone had gotten ahold of her ponytail and tugged.
“What’s wrong with you?” Claire demanded. Her dark eyes searched me worriedly.
“I’m fine,” I said.
“Yeah, ‘cause you totally let people carry you around when you’re fine.”
“Just a little tired from a fight.” I pushed at Aidan’s chest. “Put me down!”
Gently, he lowered me to my feet. I stumbled. The ground felt like it was moving. Ugh, I was never using my power again. So not worth this feeling.
“Let me get you something,” Claire said.
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