Category Archives: Book 5

Thirty-nine – 02

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “How do we look?” J.T. asked as he came out to meet Thom partway between the gate and where he’d been standing. Thom exhaled, shaking his head slightly as his friend fell … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 01

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] The drums echoed off the trees, off the wall, still distant but growing closer as Thom stood on the flat span of ground before the gates, before the walls, scanning them for … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 06

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] Thordin stiffened, blinking as he turned. “You? Sif, you’ve never needed anyone. You’re a one-woman army.” “It’s a front,” she said, then smiled crookedly, stepping out of the doorway. One hand tugged … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 05

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “They’ll need you out there.” The hammer rang off-key, striking the anvil instead of the metal on it. Thordin’s shoulders tightened and he stared silently at the glowing metal. He took one … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 04

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] He forgot to breathe for a moment. He didn’t like to admit it, but he missed riding with the Hunt—he missed the strange camaraderie, missed the comfort of not having to think, … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 03

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] Seamus walked toward the Wild Hunt’s camp, toward the home they’d carved out for themselves along the walls of the tiny village. They weren’t his to command any longer, but he knew … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 02

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “There’s something out there.” Phelan forced himself not to jerk toward the unexpected sound of Leinth’s voice. He hadn’t heard her approach, hadn’t sensed her—probably because he’d been so focused on the … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 01

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Sweat beaded on his brow, his heart pounding, missing beats as it battered his ribs from the inside. He knew that with the sudden infusion of power from the earth beneath his … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 06

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I walked, at first, then broke into an uncomfortable jog toward the tents, the cookfires—anywhere I could hope to find our friends. It would only be Thordin up at the forge this … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Phelan wrapped his arm around my shoulders and squeezed me closer. “But those of us who are still here—we’re lucky ones. We are. We’re lucky to have known each other, to have … Continue reading

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