Betrayed by Magic

a New Adult Fantasy Novel

Jasmine Walt

Blue Bolt Publishing

Contents

Author’s Note

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Epilogue

Glossary

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Also by Jasmine Walt

Copyright

This novel is a work of fiction. All characters, places, and incidents described in this publication are used fictitiously, or are entirely fictional. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, except by an authorized retailer, or with written permission of the publisher. Inquiries may be addressed via email to [email protected]

Cover illustration by Judah Dobin

Cover typography by Rebecca Frank

Edited by Mary Burnett

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Author’s Note

Dear Reader,

If this is the first book you’ve picked up in the Baine Chronicles series, I’ve included a glossary in the back of the book to help illuminate the backstory. If you’ve already read the rest of the series, this glossary will help reacquaint you to the people, places and things introduced to you in earlier books.

You can either read the glossary first to familiarize or re-familiarize yourself with Sunaya’s world, or you can plunge into the story and refer to it as needed. The guide is in alphabetical order, and characters are listed last name first. To the new reader, welcome to the Baine Chronicles! And to those of you who have read the first book, welcome back and thank you! Your support allows me to continue doing what I love most – writing.

Best,

Jasmine

1

Warm hands gliding up my sides awoke me from a sound sleep. They were big hands, strong and sure and confident, but their touch was gentle, teasing even as they roused me from my slumber. Mumbling a little into the pillow, I tried to roll over, but a heavy weight settled atop my body, preventing the motion.

“Good morning, a ghrá,” Iannis murmured roughly in my ear. I smiled at the foreign endearment he sometimes used when we were in private. His hands trailed higher, sliding beneath my torso to cup my breasts, and I sucked in a tiny, sharp breath as his thumbs flicked over my nipples.