All Chapters of Flight of the cardinal: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31

Silas gently took hold of my hand, wrapping his arm around my waist to guide me toward an underground tunnel located beneath the ruined castle. I tried to remove my hand from his firm yet gentle grip, but he held it tightly. I suddenly felt uncomfortable with his intimate touch, and I wondered if he knew that I was engaged to someone else.Diana followed closely behind, her concerned gaze never leaving me. I suspected that she felt the same way I did and that we both knew that Xander wouldn’t approve of another man touching me in such a way.As we continued through the tunnel, a musty smell filled the air, reminding me of an old, forgotten cellar. Finally, we reached an underground area that was dimly lit with torches. The casemate and undercroft were still intact and seemed spacious enough to accommodate the rebellion leaders and some of the rebels. However, I understood why most of them were scattered throughout the kingdom for lodging and work since Perch couldn’t accommodate everyo

Last Updated : 2021-09-14

Chapter 32

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Diana had not returned to our room until I had been fast asleep. I had pinched my thighs to stay awake until her arrival, but I was too exhausted. Whatever had happened with my hand had left me feeling drained.I was unsure of whether it was my doing or the water that had magical properties, just as Silas had suggested. I didn’t know the answer to that. But when I woke the following day and noticed Diana sleeping on the other side of the bed, I pounced on her and shook her hard.She looked at me through sleepy eyes, and I recounted the night’s event, telling her about the mysterious water and the strange occurrence that had taken place. Once I had finished, I watched as she sat up straight, her eyes filled with intrigue and fascination, and examined my hand with great interest.“Have you tried to use magic with your hand?”I frowned at her question. No, I hadn’t thought of trying. I pulled up the sleeves of my shirt and concentrated on creating a surge of magical current at my fingerti

Last Updated : 2021-09-14

Chapter 33

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

There was an uncomfortable silence after the words were said.“She can’t!” shouted Gideon, outraged. “She’s mated to Lord Alexander.”“Impossible. The princess is a wielder, and it is known that wielders don’t have shifter mates. It goes against all laws of balance,” interjected Count Robin. He almost seemed insulted by Gideon’s claim.Gideon growled at the count who was much smaller than him. “She is,” he said, his voice low and menacing. “I can smell it on her.”The rest of the rebel leaders looked at me curiously, and I took that as my cue to unbutton my shirt. I showed them Xander’s moon crescent mark on my shoulder. The leaders were silent, looking at each other, then taking steps back to discuss the situation among themselves.Silas looked at my mark with an angry red face but said nothing.The rebel leaders had thought they would pick up the pieces right where the uprising had left them. But the fact that I was mated changed everything.“Alexander Kestrel is the bastard son of t

Last Updated : 2021-09-15

Chapter 34

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Diana recounted her conversation with Xander while staying at the baron’s guest house. She presented a hypothesis that explained how magic wielders came into our world. She believed that they were originally from the Faiths themselves and were mixed with human blood, which wasn’t intended to happen.However, I was still puzzled by the old man’s words. He had been gradually losing his mind over the years, and I couldn’t comprehend why he called me Aeternum or mentioned a binder. Feeling exasperated, I slouched inelegantly in the library chair.“I can’t speak for the Aeternum part,” Diana said. “The poor man looks half delusional, but I think he is right about you being bound. I noticed your vibrations were muffled when you used your magic; not all of it can come through. We need to find the person who did this to unbind you. But why would someone bind you? Most importantly, binding magic has been lost for hundreds of years. Who would have known the exact way of doing it and succeeding?

Last Updated : 2021-09-15

Chapter 35

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

***Warning: Sensitive subject/trigger ahead***I trained extensively with Diana’s help for days, perfecting my defensive stances and attacking spells. I was happy with the new techniques Diana had found and translated from one book. It brought me back to when I was studying with Otis. The thought of my old magic teacher cramped my heart.We created a training area in the library by moving all the tables and chairs to the sides. It was the perfect spot, as no one ever came in, and it allowed us to train without any distractions.I had been avoiding the rebellion leaders, who were pressuring me to marry Silas. Lord Heron and Count Robin were still adamant about the idea, while Lord Junco and another Lord named Swallow seemed to be less certain. I had not seen or heard from Silas since our initial meeting with the leaders, and I was starting to feel as though he was angry with me, or perhaps he was upset about the situation that had arisen between him, Xander and me.The pressure to marry

Last Updated : 2021-09-16

Chapter 36

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Xander POVThe ale served at our table was questionable. It was warm and left a bitter taste in my mouth, making me regret ordering it. I looked around the crowded tavern, trying to keep my nerves at bay. I said, “It shouldn’t be too long now,” to reassure myself as much as Corbin Hawk, who sat across from me. He was tapping his foot impatiently, and his silence during our investigation had me on edge. He would only grunt or grit his teeth in frustration.I had spent the past week running circles around the city, trying to dodge the rebels and keep Mr. Hawk off their trail. Gideon had given me information about a warehouse that held goods I could destroy without damaging the rebellion. It was a perfect plan, but Mr. Hawk was relentless, like my father. He made it hard to stick to my plan. He was highly dedicated and didn’t back down once he had a scent. His keen sense of observation made me wary of him, and I had to be cautious. His presence could ultimately be my undoing as a member o

Last Updated : 2021-09-17

Chapter 37

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Diana POVI had been sitting beside Ida for several days in an underground room completely cut off from the outside world. I lost track of time since there were no windows and I couldn’t see the sky. Ida, on the other hand, was sleeping soundly, trying to recover from whatever had happened to her.During this time, I kept reflecting on that particular day, trying to find any missing pieces that could help me understand the situation better. After Gideon had finished training with Ida, and she had gone to the hot springs, he informed me about Alexander and his investigation in Maple. Both Gideon and I were worried about his delay in finishing his job and joining us.Since our arrival at the rebellion headquarters, Gideon had been diligently gathering any information he could about Alexander’s status with the warehouse and would inform me of any updates. I used this information to keep Ida calm whenever she began to feel anxious.On that day, Gideon had some good news for me. “It’s happe

Last Updated : 2021-09-18

Chapter 38

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

I opened my eyes to find Diana sleeping beside me. Her upper body slumped over the bed while her legs lay on the floor. I wondered if she had been praying. I shifted my position, needing to stretch my limbs and let them breathe. It had been so warm under the covers.The night I collapsed, I remembered feeling a sudden and intense heat emanating from the mate bond. I knew I had to shield Xander, so I took some of the heat from him. However, I didn’t expect it to be so intense that it would burn me to the point of fainting. I did it without knowing if it would work, but I couldn’t leave Xander like that. The thought of living without him was unbearable.Diana stirred from my movements. She lifted her head from the mattress and looked at me. Her eyes widened in surprise, and she almost threw herself onto me but quickly regained her composure and helped me out of bed, mumbling some sort of apology. I chuckled at her reaction but winced at the stiffness of my body. It felt like a horse’s ho

Last Updated : 2021-09-19

Chapter 39

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Finally, it was just Xander and I alone under the beautiful glow of the moon and stars. I felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over me as I looked into his eyes. I kissed him fiercely, letting my hands wander the length of his bare shoulders and chest.I broke away, which made him groan against my mouth. I wanted to remove the shirt that separated my skin from his. Once it was off and on the ground, he circled his arms and lifted me up, positioning me on top of him.I straddled Xander, grinding my hips on his growing bulge. I needed him, needed to touch him. I wanted to forget and think only of Xander.He brought my breast to his mouth and nipped it, grazing the hardened bud of my nipple. I moaned as he swirled his tongue and kneaded my other breast with his hand.I raked my fingers through his black hair and tugged at it slightly, urging him on. I could feel my muscles contract and pressure building up between my legs.I slid my hand along his stomach and gripped his cock, takin

Last Updated : 2021-09-20

Chapter 40

Flight of the cardinal/Sway

Throughout the night, I tried to reason with Xander as we discussed the implications of his potential attack on Silas. We both knew that such an act could have disastrous consequences for the rebellion and ourselves. It was clear to me that Silas had acted on his own without the approval of the rebellion leaders. I believed that the rebellion leaders valued my contribution to their cause too much to risk putting me at odds with it. Despite some individuals in the rebellion still hoping that I would renounce my fated mate, they were unlikely to approve of Silas’s actions.With all of this in mind, I concluded that it would be best for me to leave Starling Castle for a while. I led Xander through the underground tunnel, which snaked its way through the labyrinthine underground passages of the castle. Xander had never been to Perch, so this was his first time on rebellion territory. Despite his affiliation with the rebellion, he was still unfamiliar with their stronghold.Once we arrived

Last Updated : 2021-09-21

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