Author's Note: This chapter contains adult content. Leonie Jayce had managed to distract me from my jumpiness, I could grant him that. But the moment we stepped into the dining room, I felt it trying to creep back in. We’re wasting time, that small voice scolded, we should be away while we can. But it … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Fourteen
Jayce I doubted there’d be anyone in the common areas of the inn to see us come in so late, but still, we opted to use the servants' entrance. Sticking to the shadows and the back stairs, we made it to our room unseen. As soon as I locked the door behind us, I turned … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Thirteen
Leonie I knew that Jayce was right—the guards’ lax attitude was good for us. That didn’t make it any less irritating. I couldn’t begin to imagine taking pay for a job and not doing it to the fullest extent of my abilities, no matter how boring. I thought of my own current job and grimaced. … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Twelve
Jayce The rain didn’t stop, but it did at least die down to a light drizzle before midnight. I suspected it was the best we could ask for. After a hot bath, an afternoon of solid sleep, a hot meal, and a furious planning session, I felt as prepared as I could be for what … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Eleven
Leonie Jayce watched me and I bit back a sigh. I didn’t like the idea of waiting, but it was clear I needed him to pull this off. I wished Gertrut had never tasked me with this job, but wishing did me no good in the moment. Besides, Jayce was right. “It’s always helpful to … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Ten
Jayce Leonie didn’t say anything as we turned back for the center of the city. I could tell she was thinking everything over, trying to sort out all of the facts. I chose the nicest-looking inn I could find, right in the heart of the city. I suspected Everhart would choose one closer to the … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Nine
Leonie I was up well before the sun. Part of it was that I was worried Everhart, so eager to reach Yadiri and be done with his assignment, might slip out of camp without us. Most of it was because I didn’t sleep much. Or, well, at all. Jayce wasn’t just some lord with potential … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Eight
Jayce I felt Leonie’s stare as our group lapsed into silence again. She’d noticed my slip. Blast! But I hadn’t been able to help it. I’d been so thrown by Everhart’s reveal that Steiner had more than one warehouse in Yadiri. Alia had said “the warehouse” and I’d just assumed. But Katia hadn’t suggested otherwise, … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Seven
Leonie I left my pack in the shelter and stepped out into the morning air. It was brisk, but the humidity was already starting to make itself known. I should take care not to linger over breakfast. Even if the weather didn’t turn to more rain, the air would be soup well before midday. I … Continue reading The Emerald Idol: Chapter Six
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