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Forty-one – 06

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Matt’s gaze darted upward, toward the invisible curve of his sister’s wards, eyes moving as he sought their shadows against the stormclouds.  When his breath hitched for a second, she knew he’d … Continue reading

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Forty-one – 04

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Hecate exhaled.  “Thom.  What did you see?” He squeezed his eyes shut, cradling his son closer to his chest and bowing his head, as if to avoid her gaze.  “Just go,” he … Continue reading

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Forty-one – 03

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Lightning struck near enough that it shook the ground and left them both momentarily blinded, the crack of thunder that accompanied it leaving their ears ringing.  Thom lurched toward her and his … Continue reading

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Forty-one – 02

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] “I’m sorry,” he said quietly, reaching with his free hand to brush his fingertips over his son’s hair. “I didn’t mean—” “It’s okay,” Hecate said, her voice firm but not unkind. “I … Continue reading

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Forty-one – 01

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] She could taste his fear, even at this distance.  They could hear the screams, though distant and faint.  Hecate’s jaw tightened as she stared off toward the wall, though she couldn’t see … Continue reading

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Thirty-eight – 06

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] Thom didn’t argue with him, as if he’d decided that arguing would just end up being some kind of waste of energy. He just shook his head and kept moving. What the … 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 – 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 – 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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