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Six – 02

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “You’re dwelling too much again,” Matt said. Thom startled slightly, not looking up right away, though the words sent a shiver down his spine. Am I? He frowned at the blank page … Continue reading

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Six – 01

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] There was no sign of the rain letting up even an hour later as Thom limped back to the opening of the forge, watching the clouds for a moment, watching the rain … Continue reading

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Five – 06

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “Why then?” Jacqueline asked, glancing at Hecate, her brow arching slightly. “Why when it starts to snow?” “Because some will wait that long to march, thinking our defenses will be less.” Hecate … Continue reading

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Five – 05

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “Here.” Phelan brought the two mugs of coffee over, one to Marin and the other to Hecate. Marin seemed to enter some sort of state of bliss as soon as she took … Continue reading

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Five – 04

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] For a few seconds, J.T. just stared at her as if disbelieving, as if the words she’d just spoken didn’t make sense. Hecate reached for his hand, squeezed his fingers, and he … Continue reading

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Five – 03

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] J.T. sighed, still staring at the fire, the look on his face dubious, clearly not buying what Phelan was trying to sell.  “Even if that’s true—and I’m not saying that it is—I … Continue reading

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Five – 02

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.]                 Jacqueline and Phelan exchanged a look before Phelan cleared his throat.  “You’re talking about Persephone,” he said quietly, watching J.T.’s reaction.  There was no flinch, no wince.  Instead, J.T. just nodded … Continue reading

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Five – 01

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “You have grass on your shirt.” Phelan straightened from tending the pot over the fire, brow furrowing as he watched J.T. approach.  The other man looked like he hadn’t slept at all … Continue reading

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Four – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I slid my arm around her shoulders, squeezing her tightly. Hecate sighed and shook her head. “I just owe it to her, you know? She helped me. We helped each other. Neither … Continue reading

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Four – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] “How long do you think they’ll stay away this time?” Hecate asked. “Olympium. Their nose is bloodied, but I think we’d be foolish to believe they won’t come again.” “That question could … Continue reading

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