Page 76 of My Haven
Nia nodded. “In the past we’ve had disgruntled witches sabotage other’s assignments hoping they’d have a chance to swoop in and save the day. It’s why only council members have assignment listings.”
Meryn spun her cup around in her hands. “Zoe’s parents just wanted to escape then?”
Thad smiled sadly. “I’ve never met a more overwhelmed couple.”
“Thank you, for explaining things to me. I didn’t know how things worked here,” Meryn said, sounding genuinely grateful.
“It’s part of our job Meryn, to educate,” Jayne said.
Meryn placed a hand over Ryuu’s on her shoulder. “I think I’d like to head back now. The day is catching up with me.”
Ryuu moved to her side and helped her stand.
Once she stood, the men of the room also stood.
Caiden turned to the council members. “Sorry to cut our visit short, but as you see, Meryn’s health obviously takes priority.”
Nia nodded. “As it should.”
Thad waved off the squires at the door and held it open himself. “Please feel free to come visit whenever you wish.”
Meryn smiled up at him. “I will.”
Once in the hallway, Ryuu simply swung Meryn up into his arms.
Pip twisted his hands in front of him. “Meryn, are you okay?”
Meryn reached out and touched his hair. “Just tired.”
When they left the castle, Caiden watched as sweat began to bead on Meryn’s forehead. “Ryuu, detour,” Caiden called out.
Caiden led them to the border of the Lower City, to a small set of cottages off to one side. The one on the left, rose tall with a second and third story, the one on the right was a single story, but sprawling. Behind it, a vast garden spread to the wall.
“Fergus! You home?” Caiden called out.
The door to the three-story home swung open. “Aye, Caiden, lad that you?”
“We need to borrow your parlor,” he said, ushering Ryuu inside.
“Of course!” The older man said, stepping aside.
Caiden led them to a small sitting room. Ryuu set Meryn down and reached in his vest for the sachet. He looked up. “We left it at the castle.”
“What does the lil lass need?” Fergus asked.
“Blessed Chamomile,” Caiden responded.
“Give me a second. I know where Boragina keeps her herbs and teas, be right back,” the older man said, then hurried back out the front door.
Caiden took a deep breath and called on his air magic to cast the strongest soundproofing spell he could. “We’re secure Meryn,” he said, then steered his concerned looking mate into the chair by the door.
Meryn swallowed hard. “I don’t wanna, but I’m gonna throw up,” she whispered.
Nigel took her hand. “Get it out. Neil and I learned how to clean that up while we were Éire Danu,” he assured her.
Meryn turned her head and leaned over the side of the chair. After a few moments of retching, she sat back. A glittering light now flew frantically around her head.
Nigel cast a spell in a low voice and the sweet smell of sickness dissipated, replaced with the smell of mint. “Kendrick taught us,” he said.
