Category Archives: Chapter 39

Thirty-nine – 09

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Something wasn’t right. He realized that a heartbeat before it happened. Every muscle seized up. Even breathing was suddenly hard. He stopped dead in his tracks, trying to control the sudden panic … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 08

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] They first dozen steps were taken in silence as the pair walked side-by-side back toward what passed as civilization. Phelan glanced up the hill toward the forge as they walked. No smoke … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 07

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “They won’t come from here,” Leinth said, her gaze still on the trees as Phelan slowly straightened from his crouch, limbs shaky as if he’d just run a marathon. There was a … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 06

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] A quiet thud echoed off to Seamus’s right, the sound of Gray and Rory dropping the bar on the gates into place. Thom flinched at the sound, then exhaled a sigh. “Are … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 05

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] “The drums are closer,” Thom murmured, staring at nothing as Seamus’s smile faded. “I can feel them as much as I can hear them. Is it the same for you?” The seer … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 04

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] Thom groaned, his head lolling toward J.T.’s shoulder as he started to come around. Seamus exhaled a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, shaking his head. “Let’s get him over there,” … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 03

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] “Thom! Thom, snap out of it!” Seamus stopped dead in his tracks, shifting direction to job toward the sound of J.T.’s voice. The dark-haired healer was on his knees just outside the … Continue reading

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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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