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With complete acquiescence, it was as though the two frequencies melted into each other and became one.
He opened his eyes and saw everything as though it had been made new.
Dear Sweet Goddess! Stone, I’ve got a fix on you! And I’m not alone. I’ve got both Zane and Ian with me as well as Kaden. Your father has his hand on my head and he’s sending healing through me. Can you feel it?
The stream hit him suddenly and his back arched again as warmth flooded him, protecting him from the frigid air. He felt his branding burns and frostbite start to heal. Yes, it’s working.
But it was then that Margetta woke up with a start and leaped from her chair. “What have you done?”
He didn’t answer the Ancient Fae. Instead, he pathed with Rosamunde. The beast is awake, but I’m almost healed. Still in shackles, though.
We’re teleporting together, though I’ve created a protective mist. Be ready.
I am.
The ice cave filled suddenly with a violet glow and Margetta shrieked as she transformed into her wraith state. Rosamunde covered his body with hers. The cave was small so that the massive physical presence of Kaden, Ian and Zane took up a huge portion.
Each was lit with battle power, their hands outstretched toward Margetta. She didn’t hesitate to rev her energy up and the next moment her black-and-gold power sang through the air. But it was met with Kaden’s, Ian’s and Zane’s in quick, hard response.
The result in the small space was an explosion that blew apart the ice cave and sent everyone within tumbling through the air.
The explosion freed Stone from his shackles. He righted himself quickly and caught one of the flailing trolls in his arms. He encompassed the group in telepathy. Save the slaves.
He watched Ian dive for another and Zane for the last one. They’d been held against their will for a long time, but Stone knew they could be rehabilitated.
Margetta, however, was gone.
Rosamunde levitated close to him and settled her hand on his shoulder. He spoke quietly to the troll, reassuring the slave that she was safe. He’d half-expected a battle, instead the woman wept against his shoulder. “Mastyr, I was taken from Tannisford three decades ago. Thank you for saving me.”
“You’re safe now.”
He glanced at Rosamunde, who shivered in the cold air. He began descending swiftly to a lower altitude and Rosamunde tracked with him.
Both Ian and Zane, with their troll-slaves well in hand, flew close to Rosamunde as well.
As the group continued descending, Kaden drew up on his other side. Glad you made it son.
Me, too. And thank you.
This was Rosamunde’s doing, Kaden pathed.
I want you to know that you were right, father. I’d used her supposed sins to keep my distance from Rosamunde.
Kaden nodded slowly. And now you’ve bonded with her.
I have.
He pinched his lips together and clapped Stone on the shoulder. I’m glad for you. Rosamunde’s a good woman and you’ll be very happy. Now let’s get these trolls to safety.
Kaden then shouted at Zane and Ian. “Come over here and I’ll get us back to Ferrenden Peace.”
They flew toward him and once within a few feet, Kaden raised his arm and moved the entire group to the front walk of Aralynn’s cottage. Stone set his shaking troll on her feet. “Stay here. We’ll take care of you.”
“Thank you, mastyr.” But the slave dropped to her knees and embraced Stone’s ankles then started sobbing.
Rosamunde drew close and dipped down to place her hand on the slave’s head. Stone could feel her fae healing, something that touched the troll’s mind and eased her. A moment later, the troll stood up and wiped her cheeks.
Kaden drew close. “Let me take care of the mastyrs and these trolls. I sense you need time with Rosamunde.”
