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Thirty-seven – 02

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] Thunder grumbled in the distance as I knelt near the edge of the ravine, my palm pressed against the bare earth around the base of one of the holly bushes we’d planted … Continue reading

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Thirty-seven – 01

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] The closer I got to term, the worse the nightmares started to get—except I didn’t realize I was having them at first. Everyone else noticed how much more tired I seemed to … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “He’ll threaten you,” Hecate said softly. “We both know that he will.” “We both know why that’s a bad idea.” She choked on a laugh. “It certainly won’t end well for him.” … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 04

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] They sat in silence for a few long moments. Lara set down her mug with a sigh, leaning back. Cameron watched her, then said, “You said he’s powerful—well, you at least implied … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 03

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] Lara recoiled, her hands shaking as she dropped the reins of Cameron’s mount. Cameron stiffened, reaching for her arm. “Lara?” “All the stories said that was a power long dead,” she whispered … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 02

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] Cameron grinned back, swinging from the saddle. “Complications back home, but that doesn’t matter now. I’ve brought trade goods and supplies for you and your people.” “Well, I think I speak for … Continue reading

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Thirty-six – 01

[This post is from Cameron’s point of view.] Cameron reined up within sight of the settlement to the south, his lips thinning slightly. It looked just the same way it had the last time they’d been here more than a … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 07

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] She closed the door behind him and collapsed against it, her expression blank and her eyes starting to fill with nothing short of absolute soul-wrenching terror. Matt sat frozen for a few … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 06

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Hecate froze. Her voice came out flat, no hint of incredulity or emotion. “You want what?” Leviathan’s smile faded. “You heard me, sister, now sit.” Matt’s thoughts reeled, but the loudest thought … Continue reading

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Thirty-five – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Alliances.” She spat the word, her eyes narrowed. She drew up next to Matt, her hand finding his and squeezing hard. He squeezed back, schooling his face into a blank mask. This … Continue reading

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