Betrayal's Price (In Deception's Shadow book 1)
“Even the sprawl of the practice grounds and the many buildings comprising the stable complex was nothing compared to the complexity of the library’s corridors, stairs, and tightly nested rooms. Mentally cursing narrow stairs, which reminded her far too much of her time in the Oracle Tower, she steeled herself against fear and followed close at Sorntar’s heels.
“The part of the library we’re headed to is more spacious than this section, nothing like the Oracle Tower,” he said.
“I didn’t say anyt...hing aloud. And I had my shields in place.” Tilting her chin up to meet his gaze, she stood with a hand braced on her hip.
A look of mild embarrassment crossed Sorntar’s features. “Though I’ll admit to trying to peek into your mind on previous occasions, I didn’t this time. Your Larnkin grows stronger, and with it, your ability to project your thoughts.” He shrugged, his wings flaring with the movement. “As our Larnkins recover from the severing of the bond which occurred when they took us as hosts, our magic will grow in strength.MoreLess
“The part of the library we’re headed to is more spacious than this section, nothing like the Oracle Tower,” he said.
“I didn’t say anyt...hing aloud. And I had my shields in place.” Tilting her chin up to meet his gaze, she stood with a hand braced on her hip.
A look of mild embarrassment crossed Sorntar’s features. “Though I’ll admit to trying to peek into your mind on previous occasions, I didn’t this time. Your Larnkin grows stronger, and with it, your ability to project your thoughts.” He shrugged, his wings flaring with the movement. “As our Larnkins recover from the severing of the bond which occurred when they took us as hosts, our magic will grow in strength.MoreLess
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