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Thirty-five – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Alliances.” She spat the word, her eyes narrowed. She drew up next to Matt, her hand finding his and squeezing hard. He squeezed back, schooling his face into a blank mask. This … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 04

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Leviathan’s gaze scythed across the kitchen, taking in the abandoned pots on the stove, the remnants of meal prep on the counters, left in situ when he’d knocked on her—their—door. Then the … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 03

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] A second later, a crashing noise echoed through the small house and Leviathan’s laughter came to an abrupt end. It took every ounce of control Matt had not to go rushing into … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated,” a man’s voice said softly, smoothly, a low rumble like waves against the shore. “Besides, I’d not be so surprised if I were you, … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] A knock on the front door echoed through the house. In the kitchen, both of them froze for a split second. Their gazes met and Hecate swallowed hard, drawing herself up straight. … Continue reading

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Thirty-one – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Hecate gave a startled little cry, blinking at him. “Where are we going?” “Inside,” Matt said as he carried her up onto the porch. “Where else would we be going?” “I—I don’t … Continue reading

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Thirty-one – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] They were both silent for a long time and Matt just held her. Hecate leaned against him, hugging her knees against her chest, leaning against him, her forehead against his neck. At … Continue reading

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Thirty-one – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] It was only a few minutes of silence before she exhaled quietly, burying her face against his neck. “I have to let you go.” Matt stiffened. She straightened, looking at him and … Continue reading

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Thirty-one – 04

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] His steps pounded up the wooden staircase that wound up to the main level of the little house overlooking the water, his heart beating twice as fast as the tattoo of his … Continue reading

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Thirty-one – 03

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Her house perched on a cliff that overlooked the water. As it turned out, the place where he’d awakened that first day was part of a finished basement where she spent most … Continue reading

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