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Twenty-seven – 02

“Shit,” Cameron breathed, wide-eyed and staring. Thom closed his eyes for a long moment, trying to steady himself. He was shocked by how calm his own voice sounded as he asked Seamus, “Any sign of a struggle?” “No,” Seamus said … Continue reading

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Twenty-seven – 01

[This post is from Thom’s point of view.] The head count was off by one. “Where’s Matt?” Thom asked as he swallowed against a suddenly dry throat. Cameron looked at him, blinking slowly. “When he didn’t show up in the … Continue reading

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Twenty-six – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] I sank down next to him, hugging one knee against my chest—as much as I could with my slowly growing belly. I wouldn’t be able to do that much longer. I scooted … Continue reading

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Twenty-six – 01

It was maybe another ten minutes before the all-clear sounded—and we didn’t leave the tunnel before that moment, either. There was fear in Phelan’s eyes, a nameless worry that tightened his expression and stretched in taut. Maybe I had the … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 05

Marin swore under her breath as Thom tugged on her hand. Phelan slipped past them, heading toward the entrance to the steam tunnel. They hadn’t found a better place for the kids to take cover yet, and if Phelan had … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 02

“I have nothing to offer you,” Matt said as his stomach tightened into a knot. “I fail to see why I’m such a goddamned prize.” I just have to stall her long enough for someone to sense she’s here, or … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 01

“I’m not a druid,” Matt said quietly. It took less will than he’d expected to force his voice to stay steady. “I’m an ex-geology student who’s taught himself to be a blacksmith as a method of survival.” The Hecate’s laughter … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 07

Matt froze. There was someone else in the forge, lurking in the shadows. He let the door fall shut behind him. The sound of the Hunt’s horn echoed hollowly, muffled by the walls. His hands tightened around the haft of … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 05

Phelan froze. No. Gods and monsters, no. His heart began to beat fast, too fast. No. Jacqueline caught his hand in hers and squeezed hard. He’d forgotten that she’d followed him out here, stuck by his side even as activity … Continue reading

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Twenty-four – 04

Blue light limned the edges of her daggers as she drew them from their sheathes, painted with the glow of a winter moon, the light of a full moon on the longest night of the year. Leinth’s lips peeled back … Continue reading

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