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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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Nine – 01

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “If it’s not one thing, it’s another,” Jacqueline grumbled, standing near the tangled holly and lavender that grew along the edges of the ravine now, planted months ago in the hopes that … Continue reading

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Eight – 05

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Hecate swallowed once, twice. She shifted the infant in her arms, holding him a little closer, a little tighter, staring at Marin. “How do you know?” she asked, knowing it was a … Continue reading

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Eight – 04

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Hecate looked up from the infant in her arms, her brow arching slightly. “I know that you’re—” “We named him after Thom. The middle name is actually from his family, too, a … Continue reading

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Eight – 03

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] It was hard to breathe and the tears wouldn’t stop coming. Hecate leaned into Marin, turned her face into her new sister’s shoulder. Marin squeezed her and then gently ran her hand … Continue reading

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Eight – 02

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] “I’m sorry,” Hecate managed in a rasping whisper. “This is all my fault. He’s coming here because I didn’t give him the answer he wanted when he wanted it. My past is … Continue reading

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Seven – 05

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “You took your revenge on them,” Thom said, looking away. Behind him, Seamus sighed softly. “I didn’t. My brothers in arms taught him a lesson about respect.” “Nothing to do with you?” … Continue reading

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Seven – 04

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] Seamus did not disappoint him, though he stayed quiet for a few seconds more, just staring at the spot. “I led them for centuries,” he said slowly, as if the weight of … Continue reading

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Seven – 03

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “Are you planning on abandoning us already?” Thom asked, the words bitter on his tongue. “Last I checked, you were part of us.” Seamus exhaled, closing his eyes for a moment. “I’m … Continue reading

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Seven – 02

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] Seamus moved down the wall with him, never more than a dozen feet away, a sentinel watching, guarding. Thom tried to ignore it at first after their brief exchange, but the words … Continue reading

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