Tag Archives: Matthew Astoris

Thirty-one – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “It’s all right,” Matt murmured, fingers tightening in her hair. Hecate wrapped her arms around his leg and clung to him, pressing her face against his thigh. Her tears started to soak … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 31, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Thirty-one – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] I could escape. I could walk right out the door right now. Instead, Matt stayed where he was, sitting next to Hecate in bed and watching her sleep. She was so peaceful … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 31, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Twenty-nine – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “You would kill me over him? Your ally, dead, all over a man—a man with no power?” There was something soft and dangerous in the woman’s voice and it made Matt’s stomach … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 29, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Twenty-nine – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt found himself feeling oddly bereft as he stared after her. He sat frozen on the edge of the bed, still tasting her against his lips—her kiss, her tears. For a long … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 29, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Twenty-nine – 04

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Her tears fell hot against his cheeks. Matt’s mind reeled. What the hell is going on? He couldn’t quite make sense of the storm that had begun inside of him. Had he … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 29, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Twenty-nine – 03

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Somehow, she seemed different as she stood in the doorway, her pale face illuminated by the warmth of the lamp’s light. Her gaze, usually sharp enough to draw blood, was soft, her … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 29, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Twenty-nine – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt opened his eyes. He wasn’t quite certain what he’d expected to see—beyond being surprised to still be alive, he hadn’t really thought much about his situation, not yet. Maybe I hallucinated … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Twenty-nine – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view, even if it doesn’t actually seem like it.] His hands were cold, colder than the rest of him, anyway. His world was dark, but far from quiet. He could hear the sound … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 29, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Twenty-five – 02

“I have nothing to offer you,” Matt said as his stomach tightened into a knot. “I fail to see why I’m such a goddamned prize.” I just have to stall her long enough for someone to sense she’s here, or … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 25, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Twenty-five – 01

“I’m not a druid,” Matt said quietly. It took less will than he’d expected to force his voice to stay steady. “I’m an ex-geology student who’s taught himself to be a blacksmith as a method of survival.” The Hecate’s laughter … Continue reading

Posted in Book 5, Chapter 25, Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment