Bastial Frenzy (The Rhythm of Rivalry: Book 4) by B.T. Narro Read Free Book Online Page B

want me coming with them. I’m sure they knew I would try.”
    “You wanted to go with them?”
    “They’ll need as much help as they can get. They’re sneaking into the Krepp encampment to shoot Doe and Haemon. It’s suicidal.” She turned and muttered to herself, “And they just got back from Greenedge.”
    She doesn’t want to risk losing them again . “I’m sure they didn’t tell you because they didn’t want to put you in danger.”
    “I don’t care about their reasoning. You don’t just leave with the chance of never returning…” Reela’s voice was cut off with a whimper. Tears fell from her eyes. “Without telling me.”
    Effie moved in and squeezed Reela, letting her cry on her shoulder.
    “They’re bastards,” Reela said.
    “I’m sure they’ll be fine,” Effie soothed.
    A woman opened their front door. Given her age, she likely was an instructor.
    “Reela?” the woman asked. She stepped in and folded her arms. “Why weren’t you in class?”
    Who was this woman to just come into their house? Effie already was annoyed.
    Reela glared. “You don’t even knock?”
    “It’s my right to search for my students when they don’t show up. You can be severely punished for this, Reela.”
    “Terren gave me permission to leave. It was very important that I did.”
    “You must’ve used psyche for him to grant it! You know that’s not allowed. There was an important announcement at Redfield and an even more important discussion later.” The woman’s burning gaze shifted to Effie. “Did you tell her about Tenred?”
    “Not yet.”
    “Leave us,” the instructor pointed at the door. “I need to speak to Reela without distraction.”
    The audacity of this woman. “This is our house,” Effie said. “I’m not going anywhere.”
    Reela held her shoulder. “It’s alright, Eff. If you don’t mind?”
    Effie checked Reela’s expression and saw her strength had returned.
    “I’ll be back later,” Effie said, thinking she would try Alex’s house again. She did need to speak to him before morning came.
    He was home this time. They kissed, and he shut the door behind her. He lived with a friend from Oakshen who didn’t appear to be home at the moment.
    “I was going to come by later,” Alex said.
    “It’s better we meet over here.” Then she told him what happened with Reela.
    When she was done, Alex said, “I guess I should tell you now, then. I’m going with Zoke and the others to Tenred.”
    Even though Effie had expected it, it still felt like a chunk of her stomach had been removed. “When I heard your brother was leading the attack, I figured you would go.”
    “I don’t think too many of us will die.”
    Effie slapped his chest. “What a thing to say!”
    “Sorry, I meant…” His eyebrows lowered, and he used his fist to gesture. “The victory will be swift with very few casualties.” His tone was far too serious to be natural. “I’m sure that’s what my brother would say.”
    Effie laughed, then kissed him. “Just make sure you stay behind your brother and his men.”
    Alex scoffed. “Even if I requested to be beside him instead of behind, he wouldn’t allow it. He’s always been protective. Anyway, he’ll be in the most danger, not me. He’s leading the charge.”
    “Are you worried?”
    “Somewhat. I don’t know how strong Tenred really is. We beat the Krepps, but Tenred is filled with mages and psychics. The battle will be quite different. I’ve never fought against a mage or a psychic. I’ve asked Reela in the past to help train me to resist psyche, but she refused. I don’t know why.”
    Reela had told Effie about that. It wasn’t long after she’d first met Alex. “It takes her some time to even discuss psyche with people. I’m sure if you asked again she would be willing.”
    “Oh, is she coming tomorrow?”
    Effie felt a pinch of panic when she realized that she hadn’t had a chance to ask. “I don’t know.”
    “If she doesn’t,