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Twenty-six – 02

“So let me get something straight,” Aoife said as she slowly seated herself by the fire, her gaze taking in all of us—me, Thom, Seamus, her brother. “No one has dealt with this Hecate problem yet? After thousands of years, … 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 – 04

Phelan sucked in a breath and followed her, casting one last glance over his shoulder toward the ravines and the work the Hunt was doing. For all of the reservations and hesitance that had been felt, they’d probably made the … Continue reading

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Twenty-five – 03

“Leinth!” Phelan grabbed her arm when she didn’t respond, which—in hindsight—he realized was a mistake as she spun, nearly laying his face open with one of the nasty blade she was dual-wielding. He lurched backward, carefully honed reflexes the only … 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 – 06

He searched for any sign of her. Her shout had echoed strangely, off the trees and the ravine, off the remnants of the buildings. She could be anywhere. Damnation. His lips thinned and he squeezed Jacqueline’s hand before letting go. … 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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