Fire Mage (Blacklight Chronicles, #1)

by John Forrester

yours.” “But the prints are fresh, an hour old at the most—” “What are you trying to prove? We’ve been out here all day and my ass is sore from sliding down that stupid muddy hill. I’m hungry, irritable, and want nothing more than to eat a slice of peach cobbler, steal a mug of ale, and prop my feet up and feel the heat of the fire. Besides, I’m not going to let you get yourself killed doing something stupid as hell like hunting in the dark.” “Don’t be angry.” He flashed her the look he knew always made her smile, and gazed into her devilish, incredibly-cute amber eyes, hoping to convince her. But it didn’t work this time. She set her jaw firm and scowled at him. He tried a different approach and lowered his voice until it was as soft as a cat’s purr. “Listen, we can do it…can’t we try just one more time?” “It’s your father, isn’t it? You think he’s going to instantly respect you if you bring back