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‘How on earth did you know that was Killian?’ Keely demanded.
Harley shrugged. ‘I don’t know. I just did. On our honeymoon he promised me that, now we were married, I’d always be able to spot him, no matter what form he took. And it seems he was right. I just knew he was there. That’s what gave me the confidence to stand my ground.’
‘Do you think he’s all right?’ I asked anxiously.
‘He’d better be,’ Harley said grimly. ‘But don’t worry. I think he’s more than a match for any fae.’ Her eyes gleamed suddenly. ‘Wasn’t he amazing? Honestly, he made me go all funny inside. He’s never looked sexier.’
Keely rolled her eyes. ‘Too much information.’
‘I’m so sorry,’ I murmured. ‘I was such an idiot. I should never have followed you to Gerrenporth.’
‘No,’ Keely said. ‘You shouldn’t. But I can’t say I blame you. Like I said, I’d probably have done the same. Even so, it’s shaken me up. I thought we’d just be able to zap away if we were confronted by the Pendragons, but we weren’t focused enough. We were too scared. We need to work on that. All of us.’
‘And he blocked my transporting powers,’ I added. ‘I really wasn’t expecting that.’
‘The envelope!’ Harley said. ‘Please tell me you’ve still got it.’
‘Of course I have.’ Keely pulled it out of her coat pocket. ‘Shall we?’
We both nodded eagerly, and Keely carefully tore open the sealed envelope. We stared at the contents on her lap in some confusion.
‘Okay,’ Harley said. ‘I wasn’t expecting that.’
‘Is that it?’ I said, disappointed. ‘What does it mean?’
‘Tarot cards,’ Keely said in disgust. ‘The ace of pentacles, and the tower. Meaning what? Jeez, all that effort for this! Thanks a lot, Lyrica.’
‘It must mean something,’ Harley said firmly. ‘We just have to figure out what.’
‘Maybe Emrick knows the meaning of them,’ I suggested. ‘He seems to know everything else.’
‘It’s odd really,’ Keely mused. ‘I mean, when Lyrica read our tarot cards in the spring, she used a different pack. Remember? She said they were her own design. But these—they’re traditional tarot, so we just have to find out what the interpretation of them is and then we can find the message. Hopefully.’
We looked up, relieved to see Killian standing there.
‘Well,’ he said, ‘that was fun.’
Harley jumped up and threw her arms around him. ‘You were magnificent! I’m so glad you’re all right. And you were right, I knew it was you!’
He grinned and hugged her back. ‘I gathered. The way you were winding him up… I was going to throw a barrier round you earlier, but I was so fascinated by what you were saying I clean forgot.’ He laughed. ‘He didn’t know what he was dealing with, did he? Taking on you three. Maybe he’ll think twice before he does that again.’
‘More likely he’ll bring reinforcements next time,’ I said gloomily. ‘I really am sorry. I put you all in danger.’
‘Ah, think nothing of it. Who can blame you for wanting to get off the island once in a while,’ Killian said, waving a hand at me. ‘I’d be going stir crazy, too, if I were you. No harm done. And, sure, you did me a favour in a way. I managed to plant a little surprise on Havok that might come in useful in the future.’
‘Meaning what?’ Keely asked, intrigued.
‘I microchipped him,’ Killian said gleefully. ‘Like a dog! Whenever he shows up within thirty miles of here I’ll know about it, and I’ll be able to track him. That should keep you safe if you fancy any more jaunts to the seaside.’
‘Oh, Killian, you’re amazing!’ Harley squealed. She turned to us and gave us an apologetic look. ‘Do you mind if we leave you to it for a while? I have—something to talk to Killian about.’
Keely smirked. ‘Sure you do. See you later, kids.’
Harley and a highly delighted Killian headed upstairs, and Keely threw herself back on the sofa. She blew out her cheeks.
‘Well, at least they seem loved up again,’ she said. She eyed the tarot cards glumly. ‘Now we just have to figure this out. The ace of pentacles and the tower. What on earth is Lyrica trying to tell us?’
Chapter 42
