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Forty – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] It was for that reason—to stay with Phelan, to make sure that he was going to be okay—that I followed Thordin. That was the only reason I went. Despite all of my … Continue reading

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Forty – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] My vision dimmed for the barest second before it normalized again. The drums stopped, then sped up again, and with them, my heart. I swore softly under my breath and stood up. … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 09

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] Something wasn’t right. He realized that a heartbeat before it happened. Every muscle seized up. Even breathing was suddenly hard. He stopped dead in his tracks, trying to control the sudden panic … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 08

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] They first dozen steps were taken in silence as the pair walked side-by-side back toward what passed as civilization. Phelan glanced up the hill toward the forge as they walked. No smoke … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 07

[This post is from Phelan’s point of view.] “They won’t come from here,” Leinth said, her gaze still on the trees as Phelan slowly straightened from his crouch, limbs shaky as if he’d just run a marathon. There was a … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 06

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] A quiet thud echoed off to Seamus’s right, the sound of Gray and Rory dropping the bar on the gates into place. Thom flinched at the sound, then exhaled a sigh. “Are … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 05

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] “The drums are closer,” Thom murmured, staring at nothing as Seamus’s smile faded. “I can feel them as much as I can hear them. Is it the same for you?” The seer … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 04

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] Thom groaned, his head lolling toward J.T.’s shoulder as he started to come around. Seamus exhaled a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, shaking his head. “Let’s get him over there,” … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 03

[This post is from Seamus’s point of view.] “Thom! Thom, snap out of it!” Seamus stopped dead in his tracks, shifting direction to job toward the sound of J.T.’s voice. The dark-haired healer was on his knees just outside the … Continue reading

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Thirty-nine – 02

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “How do we look?” J.T. asked as he came out to meet Thom partway between the gate and where he’d been standing. Thom exhaled, shaking his head slightly as his friend fell … Continue reading

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