Category Archives: Chapter 20

The stars were out, gleaming down bright against the snow-covered landscape as Thordin sat quietly on one of the old concrete benches at the end of the bridge.  He stared out over the plaza, breath steaming in the darkness.  The … Continue reading →

Their cot was snug, warm as they entered, warmer even than it had been by the fire.  After frigid nights in the open and on horseback, Cameron was more than happy to work off his boots and walk across a … Continue reading →

“Cam, wake up, sweetheart.  Let’s go to bed.” Cameron startled awake at the sound of Neve’s voice, shocked he’d drifted off by the fire.  Thom was slumped across from him, curled on his side with his head pillowed on Marin’s … Continue reading →

“Are you going to give me that same promise that you’re going to sleep?” Jacqueline asked, a trace of weary amusement in her voice as the door clicked shut behind Marin and Neve. Phelan let his eyes slide shut as … Continue reading →

The door opened and closed softly and he sucked in a sharp breath, suddenly aware that Jacqueline’s arms were around him and he was hanging onto her like a drowning man clinging to the only thing keeping him afloat.  He … Continue reading →

Stay awake.  Stay awake.  Stay awake. He felt like he was roasting from the inside out, felt like he wanted to puke his guts out even though his stomach was empty, and yet he was trying to stay awake so … Continue reading →