Tag Archives: Marin Astoris

Eighteen – 01

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “They’re inside!” Thom swore at Paul’s shout, the words punctuated by the sound of a shotgun blast aimed down into the courtyard beneath the wall and the watchtower. He tore his gaze … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 03

[This pot is from Thordin’s point of view.] Menhit let go of Sif, squaring herself to meet Thordin’s charge. Sif dropped to her knees, pale and swaying, weakly clutching at a spot where bright blood soaked her shirt. Anhur’s gaze … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 02

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] The storm overhead twisted, lightning that had once arced toward the walls wrenched away. The wind howled as it shifted, the clouds churning like a maelstrom. At the far end of the … Continue reading

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Seventeen – 01

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “Where is Sif?” It was the second time he’d asked the question, as he hauled himself up onto the wall on the far side of the gate. He was surprised to see … Continue reading

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Fifteen – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Out on the field before the wall, Sif had slowed—but so had the figure ahead of her. My stomach sank. “What the hell is going on out here?” A chill shot through … Continue reading

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Fifteen – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “Why didn’t you stop her?” Seamus shook his head. “How could I and why would I? If anyone’s got any chance in hell of getting them to talk before they attack, it’s … Continue reading

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Fifteen – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Seamus was the only one perched near the gate when I arrived, my bow in hand and a quiver of arrows at my hip. Paul was up in the watch-tower with Davon; … Continue reading

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Fourteen – 03

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “Hell,” Rory said, shaking his head. “We can’t go two damn weeks without someone new gunning for us, can we? Turning into one of those damn monster of the week shows.” “This … Continue reading

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Fourteen – 02

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] His heart hammered against his breastbone, as heavy as a ball of lead trapped in the cage of his ribs. I killed that bastard long ago. She’s right. He should be dead. … Continue reading

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Thirteen – 04

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] There were a few people clustered by the fire—Marin was there with baby Lin, Neve, Phelan, a smiling and laughing heavier-set woman with dark hair and a baby in a sling across … Continue reading

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