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Hi everyone! Releasing two books in one week has been a whirlwind of fun. Releasing two books in one week the week before Christmas has been crazy exciting–and I must admit, also a little crazy.<\/p>\n

But I am super excited about the release of Goblinwraith. It’s unique because it’s the only book of the Fairy World MD series not to feature Olive as the lead role. I must say, Heidel did a great job at taking the lead. I’m even considering writing another story later on with her as the lead.<\/p>\n

Goblinwraith takes place during Silverwitch. I wrote a scene where Heidel takes off on her own, and including it in the book wasn’t possible, so it became it’s own story.<\/p>\n

For today’s post, I wanted to share a special snippet. Heidel and the thief, Maveryck, have been transported to Earth. They’re trying to reclaim a lost magical staff that’s been stolen by a transformed wraith, and they’re discussing what to do as they eat dinner. There is some chemistry between the characters, and I have to admit, finding someone for Heidel to fall for was no easy task.<\/p>\n

From GOBLINWRAITH, HEIDEL’S STORY: A COMPANION NOVELLA TO SILVERWITCH<\/em>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I had almost convinced myself I was okay with the dress, and then I slipped on the shoes. As I stood, I felt my knees wobble, and it took a great deal of balance and coordination to make it out of the room and down to the hotel\u2019s bottom floor to the restaurant.<\/p>\n

Exhaling nervously, I stood outside the restaurant\u2019s doorway. When a man questioned my seating arrangements, I realized I could no longer go through with sharing a meal with Maveryck. A tight knot formed in my stomach, making me queasy.<\/p>\n

The man questioned me again. I could only mumble a reply before I turned to leave, but as I did, Maveryck appeared at the doorway.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeidel?\u201d The way he said my name made me stop and slowly turn toward him. He had changed his clothing again, and now wore a suit with a dark coat that accentuated his broad shoulders. He\u2019d pulled his hair back, bringing attention to his high elven cheekbones.<\/p>\n

My goodness, can the man be any more gorgeous?<\/em><\/p>\n

I straightened. Although I no longer wore my armor, I was not weak, so I stood tall.<\/p>\n

\u201cHello, Maveryck,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeidel.\u201d He nodded.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, are you going to escort me inside or not?\u201d<\/p>\n

He offered his hand, and the knot in my stomach tightened. What was I doing? I couldn\u2019t share my dinner with him. I wanted no part in whatever my feelings were doing to me. I couldn\u2019t afford to fall in love, and being dangerously attracted was the first step.<\/p>\n

And yet as I reached for him, I couldn\u2019t seem to stop.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou look beautiful,\u201d he said, and then he slowly kissed my knuckles, his lips soft and warm. A shiver ran through my body. What would his lips feel like pressed against mine?<\/p>\n

He spoke with such grace\u2014an old-world charm that was long forgotten. His voice\u2019s seductive edge drew me to him. I couldn\u2019t look away as he straightened and led me inside the softly lit restaurant. The serene ambiance seemed to come from everywhere\u2014from the bouquets of white roses, to the quartet of musicians playing stringed instruments.<\/p>\n

Maveryck led me to a small, cloth-covered table and politely pulled out a chair for me. In Faythander, I would have likely pulled my sword on any man offering me a seat, but since I was in Earth Kingdom, and since none of my kinsfolk was here to see me, I didn\u2019t argue. I hardly felt like myself. In fact, I felt at peace, yet at the same time, vulnerable. Conflicting emotions warred within me, and I wasn\u2019t sure which would win.<\/p>\n

Maveryck took his seat across from me. Everything on the table seemed to gleam, from the porcelain plates, the knives and forks, and the crystal glasses.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you like it here?\u201d Maveryck asked me.<\/p>\n

I shrugged. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit too lavish for my taste.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI see.\u201d He sipped his water.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is too fragile. I feel as if I might break something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not so terrible, is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe not for you.\u201d I eyed him. He seemed overly comfortable in this world. It was time he gave me answers. \u201cHow do you fit in so easily? For that matter\u2014who are you? You\u2019ve the features and clothing of an elf but the ears of a human. Where do you come from?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI suppose I am somewhat of an enigma, aren\u2019t I?\u201d<\/p>\n

A server arrived with a basket of bread and bottle of wine. He spoke to Maveryck in a strange language, and Maveryck responded. I had no choice but to sit and listen, hoping that whatever Maveryck had chosen for me to eat would be edible. I doubted boarhound was on the menu.<\/p>\n

After the server left, Maveryck turned his attention back to me. \u201cSo, you want to know who I am, do you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes. I believe our quest would go more smoothly if I knew who I was working with.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVery well.\u201d He sat back. \u201cI was born to Wult parents, though I had an elven grandmother. My parents were killed, and I was adopted by a noble elven family, but their ways didn\u2019t suit me, so I set off on my own. I\u2019ve been alone since then. Well, except for Grace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure the wolf counts as a companion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe does to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFair enough.\u201d I ate a small bite of bread. \u201cWhy did you leave the elves?\u201d<\/p>\n

He shrugged. \u201cDifferences of opinion, mostly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHave you ever wanted to go back?\u201d<\/p>\n

He gave me a bemused smile, as if he knew something I didn\u2019t. \u201cI suppose I\u2019ve thought of it from time to time, but I\u2019ve always felt more comfortable on my own. Someone with a reputation like mine can\u2019t afford too many attachments.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause you\u2019re a thief?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause I\u2019m dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was my turn to smile. \u201cHardly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t believe so?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo. I\u2019ve seen the way you fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

The server came back, this time with two dishes of food. He placed one plate in front of me and the other in front of Maveryck, gave us a polite smile, and then walked away. I stared at my food and then picked up the fork and poked the tentacles doused in white sauce.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is this?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalmar au citron<\/em>. Squid with lemon in a white wine sauce. It\u2019s quite good. You should try it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being trained in survival, I\u2019d learned never to turn down a meal, but this was pushing it. I took a small bite of the rubbery appendage, and though I was prepared to spit it out, it tasted flavorful.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not bad. At least it\u2019s better than my sister\u2019s cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll take that to mean you like it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t push it.\u201d I took a larger bite followed by a sip of water. \u201cTell me, have you been able to work out a way to retrieve the staff and get us off this planet?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m still working on the details, but I think I\u2019ve come up with something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGo ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what I know so far. When we fought the wraith in Faythander, the staff interacted with the reflection in the ice and created a portal. I\u2019m not sure how this happened exactly, as magic does not usually work without a practitioner, but the staff most likely has properties we don\u2019t understand. Whatever the case, we are now in Earth Kingdom with no way back.\u201d<\/p>\n

I sighed. \u201cThen how are we to get home?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know of only one way. We must find an existing portal here in Earth Kingdom, and the closest portal I know of exists on a small island just south of the coast of Montpellier, France.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you know that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI, eh\u2026\u201d He cleared his throat. \u201cI\u2019ve researched the subject of portals a few times\u2014in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere did you come by this knowledge?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not important.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is if you want me to follow you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He rubbed his forehead. \u201cWhy do you need to know?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause I need to be able to trust you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI assure you, I speak the truth when I say there is a portal on the island I speak of. Where I get my information is not important. You can trust me.\u201d<\/p>\n

I avoided meeting his gaze. The truth was I wasn\u2019t sure I could trust anyone ever again. I\u2019d seen too much and heard too many lies. Someone like Maveryck would never understand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will never trust you,\u201d I told him. \u201cI can\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t or you don\u2019t want to?\u201d<\/p>\n

I shrugged. \u201cMaybe both.\u201d<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

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