Page 70 of My Salvation
“You have your own way back, right?” Balder asked.
Priest nodded. “Yup, it’s a custom portal as a gift from the queen.”
Balder shook his head. “I would say you’re spoiled, but Her Majesty likes to take care of us warriors.” He placed his palm on the stone frame and a new portal shimmered into place. “Have fun,” he drawled.
“Priest, where in the hell are you taking me?” she asked.
“Trust me.”
“I do, but…” She cast a glance back at Balder as they walked toward the portal, he was wiggling his fingers at them.
“We’re fine,” Priest reassured her.
Sighing, she stepped through the portal and prayed she wouldn’t have to kill her mate.
*****
She had to shield her eyes once they were through. “It’s so bright here.”
Priest looked sad. “Just normal daylight, hun.”
She realized that her eyes had adjusted to the dimmer sun of Éire Danu. Looking around, she took in her surroundings to distract herself. Frowning, she pointed to a worn couch. “Are we in an apartment?”
She felt relieved. She wouldn’t have to kill her mate.
Priest nodded. “It’s mine.”
“I figured that, or we’d have some explaining to do. Why are we here?”
It looked so generic it felt odd. There was nothing of Priest here. It seemed to be for show. “You live here?”
He shook his head. “No, I rent this place because it was the closest location I could secure that is within walking distance of where I want to take you,” he explained.
“Come on.” He went to the door and pointed to the hallway. “Your surprise awaits.”
Grinning, she hurried to catch up with him.
It didn’t take long for the signs to appear on the side of the road they were walking down.
Black Bay Bird Sanctuary.
Correction. She was going to have to kill her mate.
“Priest?”
“Hmm?”
“That sign says there’s a bird sanctuary here.”
“Imagine that.”
“I’m going to murder you.”
“Now Cas…”
“Horribly. In your sleep. You know I hate birds!” she exploded. Then looked at him. “No offense.”
Rolling his eyes skyward, he pulled her along. “I have someone I want you to meet.”