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Twenty-six – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “Don’t do it.” Matt flinched, glancing back toward the sound of Phelan’s voice. “Don’t do what?” “Whatever it is that you’re thinking about doing.” Phelan shoved his hands deep into his pockets … Continue reading

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Twenty-six – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Matt stood near the gate, staring out at nothing, trying to calm his racing heart. There was an ache in him that he just couldn’t shake, a raw wound that he couldn’t … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 05

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.]                “So which part, exactly, are we voting on?” Jacqueline asked.  The question came quietly, no judgement or doubt in her tone—a simple, matter-of-fact question.  Her gaze was intent as she watched … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 04

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Carolyn blinked, staring at Hecate for a few seconds. “I probably already know the answer to this question, but I’m going to ask anyway. Why, exactly, won’t they have much reason to … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 03

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] “I don’t think anyone else has a better one,” Thordin said, his gaze steady and his voice low. “I know I don’t and I also know that I’m tired as hell of … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 02

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] The question seemed to unlock his tongue and clear the blockage that had choked off his words. It didn’t erase all the nerves, though, and he kept pacing even as he started … Continue reading

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Twenty-three – 01

[This post is from Matt’s point of view.] Midafternoon found them all back by the cookfire, with Tala silently stirring a pot of chili with a look so thoughtfully judgmental that Matt found himself wanting to shrink away. He barely … Continue reading

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Twenty – 06

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.]                 Matt seemed surprised to hear that from him; Thom could tell from the wide-eyed, slack-jawed look he shot him as he stood stock-still in front of the fire.  Thom swallowed and … Continue reading

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Twenty – 05

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] “In all brutal honesty—which in part I think you’ve come to expect from us—I do think that you need to seriously consider the possibility of including her as part of your plans, … Continue reading

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Twenty – 04

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] In truth, despite his smile, the idea of actually doing it made him sick to his stomach, filled him with more dread than he’d felt since that first day when the sky … Continue reading

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