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.He stilled, every fiber of his being refusing to believe what he knew was true.Kellan tested his left arm again, but there was no denying the cut of the manacle into his wrist or the weight and sound of the chains.They were using their magic to prevent him from shifting.No Dark Fae, no matter how powerful their magic, could kill a Dragon King.So what did they want him for? To use as a sexual toy? The female Dark Ones would soon learn he wouldn’t fall for their unquenchable sexual appetites.He wouldn’t have before, but he certainly couldn’t now after a night in Denae’s arms.Kellan fought not to look at her.He knew he had hurt her when he hit her, and he hated himself for it.The sound of water dripping from the old bricks and stones was incessant and irritating.He didn’t need to ask where they were, he knew the Dark had brought them to Ireland.It was just across the Irish Sea from Scotland, but it could be in another realm for all the good that did them.Every King knew the Fae had numerous doorways to their realm in Ireland, but none of the Kings had ever found one.That wasn’t true.There had been one King, one who had dared the wrath of both the Fae and his own brethren when he followed Rhi.But there wasn’t time to think on that now.Kellan needed to concentrate on keeping the Dark Ones focused on him and away from Denae.Because once they turned to her, there wasn’t anything he could do as long as he was chained.He noticed the small fissure of light coming from somewhere and bouncing against a wall weeping with water.There was a way out.The Fae always had a way out.Kellan just needed to figure out where that was, break free of the damn magical chains, and get Denae away before they got ahold of her.All too clearly he remembered the Fae Wars when the Kings and Fae had waged war on Earth to see who would claim it.Hundreds of thousands of humans had been left as shells—alive but with no soul—by the time the Dark had been forced to leave.The thought of Denae being one of those shells, the light gone from her whisky-colored eyes, her wit, her smile … her passion, sent him into a mindless rage.With thousands of millennia of practice, Kellan reined in his fury and turned to where the Dark Fae stood watching.He glared at the three males.All his intentions went out the door as soon as one of them focused on Denae.Kellan might be chained, but he still had magic.They didn’t know that, of course.He could use it now or wait until he had an advantage.The smart move would be to wait, but then again, he didn’t like the way one big male was staring at Denae.“Kellan?”It was Denae’s voice—and the slight thread of fear he heard in it—that stopped him from doing something rash.He turned his head slightly to her, but never took his gaze off the males.“Where are we?” she asked.“Ireland.”She sighed forlornly.“Ireland? How did we get here?”“They used magic.”“Of course they did.”He bit back a smile at her sarcasm.Denae would keep her wits about her and remain calm.She wasn’t the fainting sort.And was he ever thankful for that.“Why did they put us in here together?”He asked himself that same question, and he didn’t like the answer.Neither would she when she learned she would be used by them to get him to answer whatever questions the Dark had, which is why he decided to keep it to himself for the time being.“They could have many reasons.”“I see.” She shifted slightly.“Why are you chained?”“They’ve used their magic to prevent me from shifting.”There was a long pause, and then she said, “What do I do?”“Doona trust anything you see or hear from now on.” Kellan knew the Dark Ones would find her greatest fear and use it against her in any way they could.“So I shouldn’t trust that I’m talking to you right now?”“That’s right.I’m just a figment of your imagination, created by the ugly fuckers who took us.”At his words, one of the Dark Fae bared his teeth and took a menacing step toward him.Kellan had gotten a reaction, just as he figured he would.If it was just him that had been taken, Kellan would have eventually worked out their weaknesses and gotten free, but he didn’t have forever, not as long as Denae was with him.He’d made a vow to her, and he didn’t intend to break it.“They are pretty ugly.And you say that men and women fall for the creatures?” Denae asked, conversing as if they were chatting over tea.“Those people must have low expectations.”Kellan barely choked back his laugh.He didn’t imagine there was ever a human who had turned away a Fae—either Light or Dark.She was trying to help him, but all her comment had done was turn all three males’ focus on her.At the rate she was going, Denae’s soul wouldn’t last the next few hours.“Enough!” Kellan bellowed.“Show yourselves.Now.”At once, a bluish glow filled the chamber, allowing him to see where the shadows fell, and allowing Denae time to see just where she was being kept.“That will be the last order you ever give, Dragon King,” one of the Dark Fae said as he held up a hand and magic rammed into Kellan’s gut.“You’re our toy now.”CHAPTER TWENTY-FOURDenae watched with horror as Kellan doubled over from the vicious magic attack.His hair fell to cover his face, but not before she caught a glimpse of the feral fury that filled his features.She shivered, because it was just a matter of time before Kellan got free.When he did — he was going to rip the Fae apart.And she couldn’t wait to see it.Knowing she wasn’t alone helped to calm some of her fears, but not nearly as much as she wanted.How she wished she had magic of her own to help Kellan, but she was simply a mortal.The only thing she had going for her was her training and her wits.It was going to take both to get her out alive.With her jaw still aching from his hit, Denae remained silent, hoping the Fae would forget about her.Two of them were focused on Kellan.But the third, a tall male with long black hair streaked with silver, and white marks all over his bare chest that looked like tattoos, had his red gaze on her.Denae divided her attention between Kellan and the Dark Fae.Kellan straightened and lifted his chin, daring them to use magic again.The three Dark were attractive, and she could understand why so many humans fell prey to them [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]