Spellsinger (Avalon: Web of Magic #5) Read Online Free Page A

sensation.
    Johnny leaped from the hood, his headset microphone catching every note as he sang his heart out. Security held the crowds back as Johnny climbed the wide steps of Town Hall, heading right for the podium. The song ended and Johnny took a bow, creating another round of searing screams from his audience. Smiling, he waved and tossed the headset to his driver.
    Mayor Davies stared in slack-jawed wonder at Johnny, who patiently nodded and waved to his fans and the press. Cameras flashed bright lights into the singer’s brilliant blue eyes.
    “Hello, Stonehill!” Johnny called out.
    The crowd erupted in frantic, ear-piercing screams. “Johnny! Johnny!”
    Kara was practically beside herself as the superstar approached, but she had a job to do. She nudged her dad’s arm, snapping him to attention. She noticed Adriane standing next to Emily, cheering.
    Mayor Davies cleared his throat four times, right into the podium’s microphone, but nothing happened until Johnny put a single finger to his lips and winked at the adoring crowd—which immediately fell silent.
    “They’re all yours,” Johnny whispered, nodding to the mayor.
    Kara watched Johnny, transfixed.
    Whoa. This guy was hot .
    “Johnny Conrad, thank you for taking time out of your mad busy schedule to help the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve—your act of super cool generosity has moved us all,” Mayor Davies read from the script Kara had written. “The town council would like to offer you and your crew—our best suites at the Stonehill Inn…?” He turned to Kara.
    She smiled ear to ear.
    The mayor shrugged and continued. “And as mayor of Stonehill, I’d like to present you with the key to our city!”
    Covering the microphone, Mayor Davies arched an eyebrow, “I think you’ve already won the key to my daughter’s heart.”
    “Dad!” Kara wailed.
    Johnny smiled at Kara—and she managed not to faint. Then he turned toward the crowd and shot them a dazzling smile, holding the big golden key high over his head.
    “Thank you very much. We’re proud to play for all you fine people. And for the amazing Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve.” He winked at Kara.
    Kara practically leaped into the air.
    “And we’ve got something special planned,” Johnny announced. “As part of a promotion for my new CD, Under Your Spell— ”
    Screams erupted, but quieted down as Johnny raised his arms.
    “I’m inviting one fan to sing onstage with me during the concert Saturday. The performance will be streaming live all over the world!”
    “ Ahhh! ” Kara screamed.
    “ Ahhhhh! ” dozens of girls screamed with her.
    “ Ahhhhhhhh! ” the crowd screamed and screamed and screamed some more.
    Sid Stewart put his hands over his ears, screaming in pain.
    “That’s right, we’re holding a contest for one special person to sing with me...” Johnny eyed Adriane. “To take a chance and dance,” he crooned lightly.
    From the corner of her eye Kara caught a twinkle at the dark haired girl’s wrist.
    “If I can only find him…or her.” And then, suddenly, he zoomed in on Kara and seemed to see... something. “Maybe I already have.”
    Kara’s heart skipped a beat.
    He means me, she thought. Yes! He’s talking about me!
    Kara struggled to control herself. She took a step toward the microphone and was about to speak when Adriane suddenly grabbed the mike.
    “Johnny,” Adriane said, gazing at the handsome star. “As a representative of the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve, I want to thank you again for your support of animals all over the world—”
    Kara pulled the mike out of Adriane’s hands.
    “As president of the Ravenswood Preservation Society, I want to personally thank you for supporting worldwide wildlife—”
    Adriane stepped on Kara's foot and grabbed the mike back. “I'd like to invite you and your crew to stay at Ravenswood Manor,” she quickly said, holding the mike away from Kara’s grabbing fingers. “What better way to get exposure for