Category Archives: Chapter 29

“What the hell is she doing?” Thom blurted. J.T. swallowed bile, watching Leinth cross the snow to the gates. He stood, frozen by indecision for a few long moments before he swore under his breath and started after her. “Jay!” … Continue reading →

“Go wake them,” J.T. rumbled. “Then catch up with us. Do it quick.” “No doubt,” Rory muttered. “You want the lantern?” J.T. shook his head. “Don’t need it. They will.” “Right.” Rory clapped him on the shoulder, then turned and … Continue reading →

They moved down the shadowed hall, J.T.’s heart growing heavier with each beat, with each step.  The baying of the hounds echoed in his ears, through his thoughts, even though he could tell by the look on Rory’s face that … Continue reading →

J.T. wasn’t sleeping. He could feel them coming. Even with Carolyn snuggled against his side, he couldn’t get warm, couldn’t shake the chill that sank its icy claws into him. He lay on his back in the darkness and stared … Continue reading →

“You’re crazy,” Thordin blurted. “It’s not possible.” But it was. Thom knew it with every leaden beat of his heart. “Wake Phelan,” he said, his voice remarkably steady, sounding eerily calm. “Wake Neve, wake Cameron, wake Marin and J.T. and … Continue reading →

Thom sprinted straight for the watchtower, scrambling up the ladder and joining Rory aloft. Thordin was only a few steps slower, a few steps behind. Rory glanced toward me momentarily, then squinted off into the darkness. “What do you think … Continue reading →

Stars lit the night sky as they emerged into the cold. Thom shivered slightly, peering toward the watchtower, which stood dark. It was always dark when Rory had the watch—when most of them had the watch. They’d let their eyes … Continue reading →

The sound of wolves howling roused him from a sound sleep.  Marin didn’t stir, even as Thom lay there next to her, his heart suddenly hammering against his chest.  One howl, another answering. It’s just the pack coming back.  Must … Continue reading →