Remnants of Magic

The Master Sword Bryan is an elite warrior of the prince of Shelkite's council. When Shelkite is threatened by Ret, a wizard-king, the Master Sword is ready to fight. However, his plans are spoiled when he discovers his assignment is as the personal guard to the young half-blood witch sent to their aid-Alexandra. Alexandra is determined to prove herself to the skeptical Master Sword. Though her powers haven't fully manifested, she's ready for anything, as long as she has her faithful mount, Zhan, and her trusty bow and arrow at her side. As the quest deepens, she knows she must press on. For whether she does or not, she's the key-for good or evil. Previously Released under the author name Alicia R. Leslie.Excerpt: The Merman"Here, come stand beside me." Nereus held out his hand for her. She came to the exquisite man's side at the rock's edge-if she could even call him a man-and tentatively took his hand. Nereus gave her a significant look and raised the massive spear in his hands for her to see. "This spear isn't only used for hunting; it contains its own magic. Hold on to it tight and don't let go. It will allow you to breathe and speak in my world." Eyes sparkling with a touch of adventure and apprehension, Alexa regarded the spear with awe. It looked cold to touch. But when she wrapped her fingers around it, it was warm, and she could feel the magic flow into her. She took in a breath; it was as if she had awakened from a deep sleep. She looked up and reveled in the bright cerulean sky. The world spun haphazardly about her; she was drunk with the pulsing, foreign magic. Then, suddenly, something pierced her windpipe, and she could no longer breathe. Her hand flew to her throat, and panic fled into her eyes. She gasped for air and found she couldn't speak. "Come." Nereus took her other hand and jerked her into the crashing waves.