Category Archives: Book 5

Forty-five – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] The knock on the door echoed through the whole house. Matt froze up, holding onto Hecate a little tighter. She drew a rasping breath but stayed limp in his arms, either too … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 05

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “Did you get anything from them?” J.T. asked. “Any—any sort of guarantee?” “Only a bargain I wouldn’t keep if I could,” Thom murmured. “So just the request for Matt and Hecate?” “More … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 04

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] The first few drops of frigid rain spattered down against the wall as Thom retrieved his weapons from where he’d left them when he went out to treat with Pluton and his … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 03

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] Thom took a pair of breaths before he looked toward Thordin. “Do you remember running into them before?” After a moment’s hesitation, Thordin said, “Not consciously, not those two. The other one, … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 02

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “Enough, Hera,” Pluton said, his gaze turning back toward his companion.  His voice was stern, though quiet. “Leave them. We have work to do.” The woman sneered slightly, but nodded. “As you … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 01

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “You waste time, Pluton,” the flag-bearer said. “Either they give us what we have asked for or we do with them what we will. There is no in between here.” “I have … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My stomach twisted and I bit my lip. “Because you couldn’t stand by and watch her throw herself at us and maybe lose her life over a fight she never really wanted … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I met his gaze with a long, hard look and he drew a rasping breath as he finally managed to straighten, leaning back against the wall and staring at me with those … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] They were both silent for a few long seconds before Phelan cleared his throat. His voice still came out as a croak. “Olympium was one of the most powerful factions of old,” … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My gaze flicked up as Neve scrambled down the ladder, then turned to help ease Cariocecus down into the tunnel. I scrambled to my feet to help her, leaving Phelan where he … Continue reading

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