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Twenty-five – 05

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] It was colder in the hall than Cameron had honestly expected and he shivered slightly, chafing his hands over bare arms. Thordin glanced at him again, a frown creasing his forehead. “What’s … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 04

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] He came awake a few hours later, in the darkness of their room, Neve nestled against his chest. Her breathing was soft and even—she was still asleep. The twins, too, were sleeping … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 03

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] “Do you think I should ride out with them?” It was a long time before the words came, and longer still before Neve answered him. Her voice was quiet, muffled by his … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 02

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] The mare made a sound, shifting, and a second later he heard the sound of footsteps—ones that had become as familiar to him as the sound of his own breath. Cameron unconsciously … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 01

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] The horses were restless. They were not the only ones. Cameron stared at nothing for a few seconds, running the curry brush along the flank of a chestnut mare. The horse settled … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 06

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I swallowed once, then again, eyes fluttering shut for just a few seconds. I struggled to regulate my breathing, panic starting to well up unbidden. This wasn’t like me, not at all—not … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I stared after her for a few seconds before I turned back to the ravine, brooding. She wasn’t wrong about needing to collect my thoughts, but in some ways, I didn’t appreciate … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 04

[this post is from Marin’s point of view] It was enough to send a chill racing down my spine and set bile rising at the back of my throat. There were some things that logic couldn’t argue against, and one … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.]                “It’s a gift and a curse,” she said, echoing my words.  S touched my arm gently, but I didn’t look at her.  I just kept staring out over the yawning maw … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Kellin stared steadily at me for longer than was comfortable. I looked away, swallowing against a lump in my throat. I didn’t like lying to anyone, least of all her. It always … Continue reading

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