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    Protectors of Poison: Forgotten Gods, #2
    Protectors of Poison: Forgotten Gods, #2
    Protectors of Poison: Forgotten Gods, #2
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    Protectors of Poison: Forgotten Gods, #2

    By Laura Greenwood

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    The goddess of healing and scorpions has been accused of poisoning Osiris, and she'll do anything to clear her name.

     

    Sera is used to being forgotten and is happy to be, even if her healing powers have waned in the years since people forgot her real name. 

     

    Everything changes when a minor god turns up and reveals her scorpions are being blamed for a poisoning. Determined to prove her innocence, Sera must take her place as a goddess once more and uncover the plot threatening to destroy her. 

    -

    Protectors of Poison is part of the Forgotten Gods series and is based on Egyptian mythology. It includes a dash of adventure, a m/f romance, and can be read as a standalone.

     

    If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses, quests and adventures, and a modern setting, then you should start the Forgotten Gods series!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDrowlgon Press
    Release dateNov 12, 2018
    ISBN9781386172178
    Protectors of Poison: Forgotten Gods, #2
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    Laura Greenwood

    Laura is a USA Today Bestselling Author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy romance. When she's not writing, she drinks a lot of tea, tries to resist French macarons, and works towards a diploma in Egyptology. She lives in the UK, where most of her books are set. Laura specialises in quick reads, with healthy relationships and consent positive moments regardless of if she's writing light-hearted romance, mythology-heavy urban fantasy, or anything in between. You can find a full book list and more information on her website, or in The Paranormal Council Facebook Group. Happy Reading!

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      Protectors of Poison - Laura Greenwood

      Protectors Of Poison

      PROTECTORS OF POISON

      Forgotten Gods

      Book 2

      LAURA GREENWOOD

      Contents

      A Note On The Gods & Goddesses Of The Forgotten Gods Universe

      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

      Epilogue

      Author’s Note

      Get A Free Forgotten Gods Story

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      © 2018 & 2024 Laura Greenwood

      All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission of the published, except as provided by United States of America copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher at Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the email address;

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      Protectors of Poison is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      If you find an error, you can report it via my website. Please note that my books are written in British English: https://www.authorlauragreenwood.co.uk/p/report-error.html

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      Blurb

      The goddess of healing and scorpions has been accused of poisoning Osiris, and she'll do anything to clear her name.

      Sera is used to being forgotten and is happy to be, even if her healing powers have waned in the years since people forgot her real name.

      Everything changes when a minor god turns up and reveals her scorpions are being blamed for a poisoning. Determined to prove her innocence, Sera must take her place as a goddess once more and uncover the plot threatening to destroy her.

      -

      Protectors of Poison is part of the Forgotten Gods series and is based on Egyptian mythology. It includes a dash of adventure, a m/f romance, and can be read as a standalone.

      If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses, quests and adventures, and a modern setting, then you should start the Forgotten Gods series!

      A Note On The Gods & Goddesses Of The Forgotten Gods Universe

      Due to the span of Ancient Egyptian history, many gods and goddesses took on multiple roles over the span of time. In most cases, the gods and goddesses in the fictional Forgotten Gods Universe have been given one of their various aspects. The family links the Ancient Egyptians formed between their gods weren't meant to represent blood family, but aspect ties. This is why many of the gods and goddesses are consorts with their siblings. In the context of the Forgotten Gods Universe, none of the gods are related to one another by blood, but many choose to create family bonds.

      You can see a full list of Gods & Goddesses in the Forgotten Gods Universe, as well as other definitions and information, on my website.

      Chapter 1

      Rain pattered on the windows of the veterinary surgery, sending a shiver down my spine. It was times like this that I missed Egypt and the warm dry air that made it home.

      I pushed the thought to the side and focused on my work. It didn't matter how much I missed Egypt, there was nothing for me there, and I could use my powers more if I wasn't around people who would potentially recognise me.

      Just a bit longer, little one, I assured the kitten in front of me. His fur was all matted together and at least one of his bones was broken. The worst bit was the lack of response from him beyond a few sad attempts at meows. I teased a brush through his fur, trying not to let myself get too angry at whoever had hurt him. Not because it wasn't deserved, but because it wouldn't help the poor kitten if I didn't keep my cool.

      I glanced towards the door to check that I was alone. Without anyone else around, there was a little more I could do for the poor kitten than if I was under the scrutiny of human eyes.

      Confident in not getting caught, I let the dregs of my magic flow out and into the kitten. It would take days for me to store up that amount of power again, even if it was such a small amount. But I knew that seeing the kitten walking when I came into work tomorrow would be worth it. This was what I'd been created to do, and being able to help the occasional animal made me feel connected to my purpose.

      Sera? Are we ready to operate? the vet called from the other room.

      I don't think it'll be necessary, George. I've straightened out some of his fur and I don't think it's actually broken, I lied as the magic knitted the bones back together and fixed the poor thing's leg.

      Are you sure? The doubt in his voice was warranted considering how bad things had been during the initial examination.

      Footsteps sounded from the other room and my heart began to race. Hopefully, my work would be done before George arrived to check over the kitten. I felt a little guilty over making him think he'd made a wrong diagnosis but there was nothing that could be done about that. An operation was risky, especially given that we had no idea what else might be wrong.

      The kitten meowed as his leg straightened out and I sighed in relief. My magic had done exactly what I wanted it to, and that was always a positive thing.

      Let's have a second look, George announced as he entered the room, offering me a restrained hopeful smile. He was probably thinking that it would be better if there was nothing wrong with the tiny creature, but dreading what he was going to find.

      I stepped back, letting him get closer to the table to examine the animal, my nerves springing back to life. Without any magic of his own, George wasn't going to be able to tell what I did, but that didn't stop me from feeling like I was about to get caught.

      Well look at that. Healing Sera strikes again, he muttered, running a hand through his dark hair spotted with grey. Despite the fact he looked at least fifteen years older than me, I was actually far older by thousands of years.

      What? The word slipped from my mouth before I could stop it. I was supposed to be keeping a low profile and not calling attention to myself.

      You have magical hands. Almost every animal you touch seems to make an unbelievable recovery, he said.

      The blood ran from my face. I hadn't intended for him to come quite so close to the truth. Oh, I suppose that's true. It must just be our great care here, I lied.

      Or that you're just our good luck charm. Whatever it is, I'm determined to keep you around.

      Thanks, George. I smiled weakly, hoping he didn't think too hard about the mysterious healing. Not that he'd believe the truth if I told him. No one would. The fact no one believed I existed was one of the reasons my magic was so weak.

      You should get going though, he said. We're already closed and you shouldn't be late for whatever evening plans you have.

      I shuffled from side to side, trying to find the right words to tell him

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