Category Archives: Book 6

Twenty-three – 04

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “That seems to be a common refrain,” a voice said from behind them. Seamus winced, but Phelan only turned to glance back toward Kellin with a faint smile. “Checking the wards?” The … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 03

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] There was a strange sort of silence blanketing the world as dawn broke. Phelan watched the sun come up through the ravine’s trees, its rays painting green leaves orange and gold, shafts … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 02

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] “Carolyn.” His ire dropped right along with his stomach. What was she doing in his room? It had been— What does this mean? She’d lit the lamp and was sitting next to … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 01

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] “You seem tired, Jameson.” J.T. winced at the sound of Ériu’s voice, a threadbare whisper in the darkness as he eased down the darkened hallway in the last hours before dawn. “I … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 06

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Lin let out a soft whimpering noise when his aunt and uncle turned away, taking Tory with them. I exhaled a breath and reached down, letting his tiny hand wrap around one … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Are you all right?” Hecate asked me. My gaze flicked up from the infants to meet hers, where I saw a flicker of fear almost overshadowed by concern. I took a deep … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My brother cleared his throat a few seconds before he reached the circle of the fire’s light, cleaning his hands on a rag with a faint smile on his face. I blinked … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] We lapsed into silence for a few minutes. Thordin’s gaze wandered, eventually settling on Lin’s basket. I could sense an ache in him, something that went beyond anything physical, something that lay … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I brought him a mug and he took it with a grateful smile. He spoke as I turned back to pour my own. “How extensive was the damage? Injuries?” “Damage isn’t too … Continue reading

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Twenty-two – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] It was late when the rain finally ended, into the wee hours when I took the dawn watch, and I didn’t see Thordin until he came to the fire during that watch … Continue reading

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