Category Archives: Book 5

They rode downhill in silence, their horses at a gentle trot rather than canter or a full gallop. Dread coiled in Thom’s belly as he stared at the half-finished walls and some of the burned-out shells of buildings. There had … Continue reading →

“Well, then we’d better get on with it,” Seamus said, nudging his horse into motion. He trotted past Thom and Cameron, taking the lead on the snow-strewn broken roadway. Thom frowned, watching him for a moment, then nudged his horse … Continue reading →

“Feels like that settlement got farther away,” Cameron said, squinting against the sun. It was their second day on the road and they hadn’t made nearly the progress Thom had hoped they might in the first day riding. The second … Continue reading →

There was no sense in delaying further, he realized as he held his wife, cheek against her hair. It’s a short trip. Won’t be gone for long. Remember that. He sighed. Marin smiled up at him. “It’s time,” she said. … Continue reading →

“You’d better,” Marin said, then stepped back, tugging his arm so he’d turn to face her. She was smiling when he did, though it was a familiar sad smile that made his heart give a painful squeeze. “Don’t worry,” he … Continue reading →

Three days later, they were finishing the final preparations for Thom, Seamus, Cameron, and J.T. to ride out on their trading run—more of a scouting run, if Thom was honest with himself about the whole thing. Still not sure what … Continue reading →