Heir of Stardust and Secrets (Mythic Spark #1)

Heir of Stardust and Secrets (Mythic Spark #1)

Author: CC Hartly Listening Length: 14h 5m
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In the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smolder...

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Chapter 11

Origins

T ucked within a verdant swath of forest was a small clearing that stirred memories of home. The lush forest floor was dappled in dew that glittered as it caught the rogue sunlight leaking through the dense canopy above. A spacious pit at the core of the clearing, promising roaring bonfires that blazed well into dawn, was encircled by handcrafted chairs. Although, chairs felt like too pedestrian of a term for them—their very essence transforming the ordinary campsite into a makeshift court. Their wood held an old-world allure. Every grain and knot seemed to narrate a silent story of a time when the trees they were hewn from had stood tall and mighty. I allowed my fingers to dance across one of their arms. Unsurprisingly, the wood was silken from what I gathered were centuries of weather and wear. It reminded me of the perfectly worn-in leather boots from the day before.

“My father commissioned them,” the king said as I admired their beauty—his statement confirming their age.