Category Archives: Book 6

Thirty-seven – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Phelan held his peace for so long I feared that he wasn’t going to say anything at all. Then, softly, gently: “What do you remember about her?” A weak, broken sound escaped … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I hadn’t gone more than a dozen steps before Phelan was just there by my side, silent, but present. A lump built in my throat, one I struggled hard to ignore. He … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Mar.” Matt’s voice was gentle as his hand closed around my shoulder. When had he moved? I wasn’t sure. I shook my head, trying to forestall whatever he was about to say. … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My stomach lurched and I swallowed back bile that rose unbidden in my throat. I couldn’t. I couldn’t lose it, not right now, not right this second. Keep your shit together, they … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 09

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Phelan exhaled through his teeth. That was incredibly helpful, thank you. He would have glared at the sky if he’d thought it would help. Instead, he stared at the fire, silent, jaw … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 08

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] He could hear the last fading threads of conversation as he drew close to the fire, the last being Marin’s voice. “—I don’t know how many more times like that we’ll get.” … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 07

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] The ground had dried out from the last rains, though it would be sodden again soon enough. Phelan glanced down as his boots hit the packed earth and he frowned slightly. We’ll … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 06

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Thunder growled, near enough to send a shiver through Phelan’s bones. He squinted at the clouds. The light was starting to fade but at the same time the sun shining against those … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 05

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “How’s Thom?” Thordin asked, hoping the change of subject would quell the queasy feeling that had gripped his stomach and refused to let go. There was something inherently unsettling about Marin not … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 04

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “You think it’s something, too, don’t you?” Thordin took a slow, deep breath, his heart sinking at Hecate’s soft voice. He nodded once, staring into his mug of coffee for a few … Continue reading

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