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Forty-five – 03

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] Thom took a pair of breaths before he looked toward Thordin. “Do you remember running into them before?” After a moment’s hesitation, Thordin said, “Not consciously, not those two. The other one, … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 02

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “Enough, Hera,” Pluton said, his gaze turning back toward his companion.  His voice was stern, though quiet. “Leave them. We have work to do.” The woman sneered slightly, but nodded. “As you … Continue reading

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Forty-five – 01

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “You waste time, Pluton,” the flag-bearer said. “Either they give us what we have asked for or we do with them what we will. There is no in between here.” “I have … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 04

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My stomach twisted and I bit my lip. “Because you couldn’t stand by and watch her throw herself at us and maybe lose her life over a fight she never really wanted … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 03

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I met his gaze with a long, hard look and he drew a rasping breath as he finally managed to straighten, leaning back against the wall and staring at me with those … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] They were both silent for a few long seconds before Phelan cleared his throat. His voice still came out as a croak. “Olympium was one of the most powerful factions of old,” … Continue reading

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Forty-four – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My gaze flicked up as Neve scrambled down the ladder, then turned to help ease Cariocecus down into the tunnel. I scrambled to my feet to help her, leaving Phelan where he … Continue reading

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Forty-three – 06

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “What exactly does that mean?” Thom asked, his voice deceptively soft, deceptively gentle, probing. “How did you do that?” The leader inclined his head slightly. “Well, I would most certainly be lying … Continue reading

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Forty-three – 05

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] “You said you’d tell me about her,” Thom said, apparently picking up the dropped thread of conversation, one interrupted by Thordin’s approach. “I did,” the leader agreed. “Though I hope what I … Continue reading

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Forty-three – 04

[This post is from Thordin’s point of view.] One of the riders pointed before he’d gone a dozen steps, just as the gates thumped closed behind him. Thordin took a deep breath, trying to look non-threatening as he headed toward … Continue reading

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