Free Magick (The Unwanted Series Book 1) by Mira Monroe Page A

the kitchen. “Most Wiccans and beings have limited magick and physical powers, even the high coven.”
    Rhydian chimes in, “Guardian’s too. We have some physical magick but these —” he points to the wrist band, “amplify our magick among other things…”
    I recall Rhydian in the dark armor when we were in the woods. The back of my neck tingles, thinking about seeing him for the first time. When he saved me from the blood warrior demon. I really am a noob to this world everything despite what I’ve learned so far.
    Quinn comes bounding into the kitchen. “Rhy, Eoin knows, he’s on the trail. They know Willow is out and has been located.”
    “Shit.” Cross grumbles.
    “He’s also calling out for information on us, too. He knows we’re AWOL and he’s pissed.”
    “Who is Eoin?” I ask.
    Rhydian replies, “Eoin, is the head of the Guardians. I guess you could say we are rogue for the moment.”
    I listen to them, feeling guilty. It’s obvious I’m the reason these guys are in trouble. Then I hear Rhydian say that my signature would be tracked back home, and to my friends. He and Cross discuss their next move to take me somewhere else.
    “If they don’t find me, would they hurt my friends, my father?” I ask.
    “Depends on who they are. A fae isn’t too vicious, but depending on the demon and how upset they are at your blood, yep, they’d take out that anger on something.” Tullen responds. His kind crystal blue eyes, tell me that everyone I know is in danger.
    I stand up, alarmed. “I gotta go.”
    “To where? As said we’re rogue, our ability to help is limited. I swore an oath to protect ya. Your father will be all right.” Cross chuckles sarcastically at Rhydian.
    Rhydian ignores him, “I’ll go check the campsite, if that will make you feel better.”
    “Can I borrow a cell and just text my friends?”
    “Bad idea. Then the bad guy knows who to torture to get ya to come out,” Cross says.
    WTF?
    Quinn’s arms steady outward for balance. “Did you feel it?” he asks Rhydian and Cross.
    They nod. Then a shock wave goes through my body. I must look surprised, because Cross makes a comment that I’m feeling it too. They tell me it’s the rift; it occurs when the Edayri realm portals get split between planes.
    “The British are coming.” Cross says looking around like someone was coming through the wall.
    I feel the shock wave again, although this one moves me to step back and lasts longer.
    Tullen and Quinn touch their wrist bands and are suited up in the dark sleek armor.
    “That was the fourth movement,” Quinn said.
    “Ladies, we’re going to have company. We need to move!” Cross looks too excited, like a dog getting a treat.
    The rogue Guardians one by one leave the kitchen, and their feet stomp away as they walk downstairs. Rhydian and I follow them into a basement.
    “Have you used your magick before?” Rhydian asks.
    “Yes,” I say in a whisper. “I’m not well in control yet, but I’m working on it.” I don’t know why I need to say that to Rhydian. I feel like such an outsider with them.
    Tullen asks, “Do you have it in your mind?” He looks to the rogue Guardians.
    “What?”
    Rhydian nudges me and whispers, “Don’t worry, I’ll transport us together. We need to move to another safe house.” He’s already in his armor like everyone else.
    “How do I transport?”
    The guys all blur out, one by one.
    Rhydian explains that you visualize where you need to go, and it’s like folding into yourself and folding out where you need to be. Sounds crazy, but it’s my only shot at getting back home to my friends. I can do this.
    Rhydian reaches for my hand, and I close my eyes and concentrate by visualizing the foyer of my home. I feel my body vibrate and allow the flowing movement while I envision home. I hear Rhydian yell “No!”, and when I open my eyes he blurs away, reaching for me, but I’m in the foyer of my house. I did it!

Chapter Ten
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