Page 46 of Broken Veil
“Lost, confused and—in the end—innocent,” Carys said. “It’s not Sam’s fault that he took a wrong turn and got caught up in the Morrígan’s plans.”
“True, but it is still a sea monster,” Godrik said. “Not a bear cub or a hound. Chances are high that in order to stop it, you will have to kill it.”
Carys hated that idea.
They were driving up a combination of highways and surface streets, following the river, but their view was blocked by tall hedgerows that bordered the fields and farmland of Yorkshire.
Frida’s pickup truck finally turned left near an RV park, and Duncan followed, navigating the narrow green-bordered road that led away from the agricultural land and toward the river.
Boats large and small were dry-docked in a marina by the RV park, and Carys saw everything from tiny sailboats to massive powerboats sharing the yard.
The sign by the gate saidYork Marina. Frida pulled in, waved to a man in a guard station, and pulled her pickup truck into a parking spot.
Carys let out a slow breath. “Okay, I’ve had an hour, and I am no closer to figuring out a plan.”
Duncan parked the van, then Cadell hopped out and opened her door.
“What did I teach you about going into a battle?” The dragon’s eyes bored into hers.
Carys took a deep breath and tried to think. “Uh… the most important aspect is terrain. Getting an understanding of where the fighting will happen so you can understand your plan of attack.”
“Correct. You have not been able to see the terrain where this battle will take place,” Cadell helped her out of the van. “Therefore, it is understandable and wise that you do not have a plan.”
Carys nodded. “Okay, that makes me feel better.”
Duncan came to stand beside her. “What can we do to help?”
“Right now I just need to get to the river and…” She glanced at Cadell, who nodded. “I need to see what I’m working with, and I need to see how big this thing actually is.”
“I wish I could shift to my true form,” Cadell said. “But I tried when I exited the van, and I am not able to change.”
Frida and Wade were leaning against their truck, staring at the river like two old fishermen chatting about the weather.
Laura marched over to them and pointed at Wade. “Hey, you.”
Wade lifted one eyebrow.
“We need a boat,” Laura said. “Can you do that?”
Wade shrugged. “I suppose.”
“Okay, let’s go.” She tugged his arm and started walking toward what looked like an office.
Carys asked Frida, “How far away is this thing?”
“It was in Goole this morning.”
“Goole was where we just were?”
“Yes.”
“So it’s probably here or almost here.” Godrik looked over his shoulder at Naida. “Fae, can you sense the creature?”
Naida shook her head. “If it was on land, probably, but not in the water.” She cocked her head. “However, when we were in London, there were water fae who had crossed the gates and traveled along the Thames. It’s possible the same thing happened here.” She nodded. “I’ll go to the water and look. If any nymphs or sprites are around, I imagine they will talk to me.”
“Good,” Godrik said. “Do that.”
Lachlan stood in front of Carys as if reporting for duty. “What can I do?”
