Category Archives: Chapter 13

“Well, I look forward to figuring it out, at the very least.” Lara set down her mug. “So. What did you bring to trade?” “Tools,” Thom said. “Some blankets, clothes, nails, things like that.” “Didn’t look like you were carrying … Continue reading →

Lara shook her head at them, her expression shifting to one of vague amusement. She glanced toward Celeste and motioned to the door with a slight tilt of her head. “Go on, Celeste. Get out of here and stop worrying … Continue reading →

“Something tells me I’ll enjoy the show,” Lara said, crossing her arms. “At least, I’ll hope to. So what do you call your little settlement up there?” “I don’t think we’ve exactly named it beyond calling it home,” Thom admitted. … Continue reading →

“Noble,” Lara said softly. “If seemingly misguided. So he told you we were here, hm?” “In his defense, it was a safe assumption that there would be,” Thom said, taking a quick sip from his mug. The liquid was as … Continue reading →

A girl of maybe fifteen or sixteen was the one to bring the bread and tea, a big, dark-skinned man holding the door open for her as she slipped in. They looked enough alike that Thom guessed that they might … Continue reading →