Serenity’s Song
Written by
Lynn Landes
Serenity’s Song
By:
Lynn Landes
Published by:
Lynn Landes
Edited by:
Shane Landes
Cover art by:
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Copyright © 2014 by Lynn Landes
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All rights reserved.
Other titles by Lynn Landes:
The Covenant Series:
Book 1
The Angel's Covenant
Book 2
Covenant Breakers
The Fae Series:
Fae Queen
Shadow King
This book is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, and events portrayed in this novel are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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Thank you for respecting the author’s hard work, and please enjoy.
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Epilogue
Author Bio
South of France
“Trompeur!” the Saint groans as he slumps forward in death. The moment he takes his last breathe a ribbon of light seeps from his body and she touches it with her dagger absorbing the power.
“Betrayer, he called you,” says one of the men standing behind her in a shaking voice.
“Well I guess that is true, isn’t it?” She asks herself as she watches the two men drag the body away into the night. Ayva wipes the blood from her dagger with an evil smile. “Guardians are supposed to watch over and protect the Saints, but no one can protect the Saints from me!”
Chapter 1
“Bailey, I got the audition! I can’t believe it!” Serenity exclaims into her cell phone.
“Of course you did. Tell me everything!” Bailey replies.
“The audition is tomorrow night for the role of The Winter Queen. If I get this gig, it means major exposure! You will come won’t you, Bailey?”
“Of course! I will record it and post it on all the social media pages. We won’t just rely on your agent to get you noticed!”
“Excellent. I knew there was a reason God gave me such a smart sister. It’s really not fair you know? Beauty and Brains. Now I have to go find a costume, I want to show up in full character. I will do my own makeup and hair,” she begins ticking off all the things she needs to do to get ready.
“Serenity, take a deep breath. I have a good feeling about this. I know of a shop that carries vintage pieces. I will forward the address to your cell. I can come early to help with your hair and makeup too.”
“That’s perfect. You could get some photos and post them to my portfolio page.” Bailey’s work as a photographer for the local newspaper gained her the recognition she needed. As a result, she had hosted her first successful exhibition last month in New York.
“Mom and Dad would kill me if I didn’t! I will call the costume shop and tell them you are on the way. Call me when you’re finished, and I can meet you with dinner.”
“Thanks Bailey, you’re a life saver, love you.” Serenity hangs up and takes a deep breath, just as her cell dings. Bailey is a woman of her word!
“Once Upon a Dream, Costume Shop. Let’s hope they have what I need, sis.” She grabs her keys and heads out.
Excitement builds as Serenity steps outside her apartment. A chilly November breeze blows her long blonde hair away from her face, causing her to pull her wool blazer tight. She wonders, not for the first time, how a Carolina girl ended up on the coast of Maine. When Bailey called with the news that she was sick, Serenity did not think twice. She packed up her tiny shared rental in Tennessee, and booked the first flight she could get. Her dream of becoming a singer, would have to wait. Serenity was with Bailey when the tumor was diagnosed, and she was holding her hand when the doctors told her it would require surgery. She stayed with her for the days it took to wait on the results and she cried with her in relief, when it came back benign.
Of course, recovery from any kind of surgery can be difficult but Bailey’s tumor was in her brain. The pressure to her eyes was intense, headaches, and light sensitivity remained even after surgery. Luckily there was no permanent tissue damage, resulting in memory loss, speech problems or motor control. Bailey was blessed. The doctors could not promise that her vision would not be damaged. Serenity was amazed at her sister’s determination to recover quickly. Bailey did not want to be a burden and she fought her way back. Now, four years later, she is an award winning photographer and dating the guy of her dreams. Serenity is sure wedding bells will be ringing soon. She smiles as she parks, thinking about how in love the two of them are.
Climbing out of her car she reads the sign and sighs. “Once Upon a Dream, hmm, looks more like a nightmare.” The sign is old and the paint is peeling off. Only one other car is in the parking lot, and Serenity wonders if she has the right address.
After a moment, she decides that it can’t hurt to check it out, but double checks her cell phone, just in case. Okay, right address she thinks and pushes open the door. A brass bell rings overhead, announcing her arrival.
“Be right with you,” a voice sings out from the back of the shop.
Serenity breathes deep and smells cinnamon, and a touch of something else… Looking around the small dated shop, she notices a small cutting table with a vintage chandelier hanging overhead. A crackling, wood burning fire adds ambience to the room. Bookcases flank the fireplace, lined with materials of every kind. Maybe there is more to this little shop than she first thought?
“That delightful scent
