Happy Wodensday! Excerpt from THE ACCIDENTAL IMMORTAL

“Odin, it seems everyone has convicted me without a shred of evidence. There’s something else going on, isn’t there?”

“That’s very perceptive, Dani. When I returned from Midgard, I directed your name to be entered into the Registry of Immortals. The negative reaction to your circumstances has, unfortunately, been quite…strong.”

“You’re telling me that there’s been a backlash to my accidental immortality?”

“I’m afraid so. Many immortals don’t approve.”

“You know, my sister didn’t approve of me when I was born, but I kind of grew on her over the years.” Although Dani tried to force a smile to her lips, the effort failed miserably. “I suppose there was a good reason the Cup of Immortality was at the bottom of the River of Fire. It kept the status quo, didn’t it?”

Odin gave her a sympathetic look. “Indeed.”

“What happens now?”

“I will speak to the various contingents and representatives, and tell them I have exonerated you from the theft. Nevertheless, Dani, until the Cup is found, your presence here is disruptive. I’m afraid I must ask you to leave Asgard under an Order of Expulsion.”

“So I’m an outlaw even though I haven’t done anything wrong?” Dani asked, stunned.

“After the Cup is found, you may return. Once that happens, your critics will have less to complain about. The immortals will accept you sooner or later.”

“A century or two of being an expatriated pariah isn’t my idea of fun, Odin.”

Odin escorted her to a side door. His expression was kind, but firm.

“This passage leads directly to the hall outside the courtroom. I believe you know the way to the Rainbow Bridge. You must take the next train to Midgard, Dani, or risk deportation.”

When the Cup of Immortality is stolen in Asgard, anger and suspicion is leveled at Dani Avery. Ordered from Asgard by Odin and –even worse– discovering Prince Rein has been betrothed to Leanna of the Faeries, Dani sets out to find the Cup and save Rein from an unwanted marriage.

Dani, Rein, and Emrys begin their desperate search for the real thief and the missing Cup.  Unfortunately, the sultry and self-centered Leanna insists on tagging along, and causes them to run afoul of a ruthless crime boss who will stop at nothing to gain their silence…including kidnapping.

As the clock ticks away, Dani has to make a choice between continuing the search for the Cup or trying to find her missing friends. Will Dani unwittingly sacrifice Rein’s life in her attempt to save their relationship?  Or must she deliberately sacrifice their relationship in order to save his life?

The Accidental Immortal – An Asgard Adventure Book Two, available from Musa Publishing, Amazon, BN.com and wherever online books are sold.