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Ten – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “That sounds like it would be like me trying to convince Sif of anything she didn’t want to be convinced of,” Thordin said, then smiled. Matt managed to smile back, shaking his … Continue reading

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Ten – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “I understand,” Thordin said, then shrugged, leaning forward to peer at the mouth of the firebox. Matt shifted the metal in it again, avoiding looking at anything else. At least one of … Continue reading

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Ten – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] The hammer fell into an easy rhythm; it was as if he’d never left, never been away. Matt hummed a quiet tune as he worked. His shoulders would ache later, but feeling … Continue reading

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Ten – 04

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.]   “I’ve heard your name,” he said. “I’ve heard stories. His reluctant queen, the stolen girl, the mercy in Hades.” I was all of those things—all of them and more. She held … Continue reading

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Ten – 03

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] The certainty in her words sent shivers skittering down his spine, ones he tried to ignore as he closed his eyes and tried to clear his thoughts, intending to simply feel, not … Continue reading

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Ten – 02

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] J.T. rested his hands against his knees, staring at nothing for the span of a few heartbeats. Calm. Find your center. Just breathe. The absurdity of what he was trying to do … Continue reading

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Ten – 01

[This post is from J.T.’s point of view.] He knew that it might have been foolish to come out alone, but at the same time, dragging someone else along hadn’t felt right. Besides, Carolyn’s fairy friends would be keeping an … Continue reading

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Nine – 04

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Phelan stared at him for a long moment. “So you lied to her.” “Eventually, I’ll make it to the forge.” Thordin shrugged with one shoulder. He was still pale after his ordeal … Continue reading

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Nine – 03

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] I hope she’s right about that, Phelan thought, then reached up to scrub a hand over his face. “Of course—we’ve been all right thus far, anyway. Now what were you saying?” “You … Continue reading

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Nine – 02

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “Does that mean that you’re going to tell me whatever the hell is eating at you?” Phelan choked on a laugh, a weak one, but a laugh nonetheless. “When it rains, it … Continue reading

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