The Witch Collector (Witch Walker Book 1)

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Forced to marry the wealthy Count Casbian by her power-hungry father, Margrete turns to the gods, praying for a life free from the men who wish to rule her. Across the sea, a ruthless immortal answers… At least all you must do is get the girl.” Colden stands, sounding like he’s convincing himself. “Easy enough task.” Mother’s stare finds mine, and she catches my smile. She grabs a second mug, dunks an amphora into the barrel, and dances over to me. Unfailing. When I’m grieving, he provides comfort. When I’m angry, he lets me rage but tempers my fury. When I’m frightened, he’s right there beside me, facing whatever comes my way. And sometimes tossing pebbles to scare me.” Whatever’s bothering them has nothing to do with Collecting Day. The Owyns are Witch Walkers, and Finn and Helena are still of age for the Witch Collector’s choosing. The Owyns believe the Frost King does what he does for a godly reason, a man gifted with insight from Neri’s eternal blessing, a leader who means to protect our lands. I know they’d be saddened to lose any member of their family today, but they view sacrifice as duty—unlike me. Something else must be wrong.

Don’t miss book two of the the Witch Walker series, CITY OF RUIN, coming soon, and find more from Charissa Weaks at www.charissaweaks.com As the scent of death grows sharper, I sit in Mother’s chair near the hearth and nestle the dove in my lap. Her death smells like pine needles and damp moss mixed with a hint of chilly rain. On a deep inhale, I close my eyes, absorbing that scent, and watch as the shimmering, coiled strands of the dove’s life unravel like a spool of thread.The Witch Collector will immerse you in a magical world filled with intrigue. An unlikely and surprising alliance will make you fall in love.” — J Piper Lee, Contemporary Romance Author Gods, I should’ve watched the waters. I should’ve stayed true. I could’ve seen. Could’ve stopped this. Lush prose, beautiful world building, and sexual tension for days, and trust me, you want to add this one to your TBR.” — Jessa Graythorne, Author of Fireborne Every harvest moon, the Witch Collector rides into our valley and leads one of us to the home of the immortal Frost King, to remain forever.Today is that day—Collecting Day.But he will not come for me. I, Raina Bloodgood, have lived in this village for twenty-four years, and for all that time he has passed me by.His mistake.Raina Bloodgood has one desire: kill the Frost K

Colden gives me a dark half-smile. “If she’s anything like her sister, you might be very wrong about that.” For a moment, I see nothing but the flash of blades, hear nothing but screams and swords meeting flesh, remembering too well the melody of battle, the tune of war. Turning in a circle, I search every terrified face one more time and let out a familiar whistle. It’s a little bird call that Finn taught me so I could summon him from a short distance. But he doesn’t rush to my side. He’s nowhere to be found. I felt you needed to hear that before doing something rash,” he says. He takes my hand and presses a tender kiss to my fingertips. “I love you, Raina Bloodgood. Forever.”

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I’ll see you soon,” I tell him, and after he pounds a fist to his chest, his way of saying, “Until we meet again,” we part ways. He leans forward, resting his forehead on steepled fingers, and exhales a long, chilled breath that hangs in the air before floating away. I know his dilemma. I can feel his turmoil. It’s impossible not to worry about someone with whom you’ve shared so much. We are, after all, like two halves of the same whole.