Book Four: Chapter 74

“Enough!” The queen’s wings swung down and a hot wind blew across the court, scattering some of the flying servants who cried out in alarm. She floated off the ground, her aura expanding around her, giving her the appearance of a tiny star. “You are an abomination, Caretaker. You stole faerie magic, and suffused it with your very soul, and for that, I would kill you.”

“Then do it. Let’s see the brave queen smash the puny mortal.” He raised his arms and turned so everyone could see him. “I’m just a defenseless human, after all, so show everyone how brave you are, Tinkerbell! Blow me away!”

There was a collective groan from the crowd as the fae scrambled over each other to get a better view of what was about to transpire, but the swirling mists suddenly closed in on them, leaving Mike and Beth alone with the queen of the fae. He turned to face her, and saw that her face was contorted in a mask of rage.

She summoned a swirling ball of fire, light and shadows with her