Quinn's Revenge

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Author: Amanda Ashley
there, he would have known. He had been tempted once to taste his son’s blood, but at the time, it had seemed horribly wrong to drink from an infant. Had he done so, he would now be able to follow that blood link to Steffon’s whereabouts. Then again, perhaps Wyrick might have been able to prevent that, too. The wizard’s power seemed limitless. “Where do you suppose they would have taken him?”
    Seleena shook her head, the pain in her heart growing with every passing moment.
    “We might as well go…” Quinn’s voice trailed off as he detected a faint heartbeat. “Wait! There’s someone’s in there.”
    Hope filled Seleena’s eyes. “Steffon?”
    “No. It’s a woman.”
    “Could it be Annis?”
    “I don’t know. I never met her, but whoever’s in there is unconscious and barely breathing. Can you magic that door open, if necessary? If not, I can probably break it down.”
    “It might not be locked.”
    Moving forward, Quinn placed the flat of his hand on the door and gave it a push.
    It opened on silent hinges.
    Seleena stepped inside. A wave of her hand lit two of the candles on the mantel. She glanced over her shoulder. “Can you come in?”
    Quinn shrugged. “Only one way to find out.” He hesitated a moment, then took a step forward. He felt a faint whisper of power slide over his skin as he crossed the threshold.
    “I didn’t think you’d be able to pass.”
    “They’ve abandoned the place. The threshold no longer has any power to repel intruders.” Lifting his head, he took a deep breath. “This way.” He glanced into the rooms that lined the corridor as they passed by. All were empty.
    The woman’s scent led them down a spiral staircase to a small open area with a tile floor. A single door opened into a large square room. A young woman clad in a dark blue robe lay sprawled face-down on the floor. Her long blonde hair was tangled, her feet bare
    Seleena let out a horrified gasp as she hurried to the girl’s side and turned her over. “It’s Annis.”
    “Are you sure?” Her face was deathly pale, her heartbeat thready.
    “Yes.” Seleena knelt beside the girl. “She looks very much like Marri.”
    “Can you do anything for her?”
    “I’m afraid she’s too far gone.” Seleena looked up at him. “Can you…?”
    “Would she want that?”
    “I don’t know.”
    Quinn knelt beside Seleena. “It’s a hell of a decision to make for someone else, Red. Believe me, I know.”
    She looked up at him, her eyes filled with compassion. “We can’t just let her die.”
    Muttering, “Maybe we don’t need to do anything so drastic,” Quinn propped Annis up, her back against his chest. After forcing her mouth open, he bit into his wrist, then dribbled a few drops of his blood onto the girl’s tongue.
    Seleena clasped her hands in her lap, her lips moving in silent prayer.
    At first, there was no change. Quinn dribbled more of his blood into Annis’ mouth. Seconds melted into minutes. And then Annis swallowed. Licked her blood-stained lips. And swallowed again. Gradually, the color returned to her cheeks. Her breathing grew regular.
    Her eyelids fluttered open as Quinn lowered her to the floor. She blinked at him, her expression turning to one of terror.
    “Annis, it’s all right,” Seleena said quickly, taking the girl’s hand in hers. “Marri sent us.”
    Annis stared at Seleena. “Where’s my baby?” she wailed. “Where Corrie?”
    Seleena glanced helplessly at Quinn.
    “They took her, didn’t they?” Tears trickled down Annis’ cheeks. “They took my baby girl.”
    Rising, Quinn heaved a sigh. “This isn’t getting us anywhere. Come on,” he said, lifting Annis into his arms, “let’s take her to Brynn Castle and let Marri and her mother look after her.”
    Her eyes empty of hope, Seleena gained her feet. “How will we ever find Steffon now?”
    “Beats the hell out of me,” Quinn said, his voice raw as he started up the stairs. “But I swear I’ll find
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