Tag Archives: Sif

Twenty – 06

“Thank you,” Phelan said after a few dozen steps, as they neared the light that meant they were close to the tents and the world beyond them. Behind him, Sif snorted. “You say it as if thanks were necessary.” The … Continue reading

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Twenty – 05

“The Wild Hunt doesn’t know what your sister looks like,” Thordin rasped. “All I’m saying is that it could be a trap and you should be careful.” Phelan gave his friend a long, hard look and shook his head slowly. … Continue reading

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Nineteen – 11

Phelan wasn’t quite sure what he’d expected to see when Jacqueline opened that door, but it wasn’t quite what they saw. Thordin looked dazed but as surprised as Phelan felt as he lay flat on his back, staring at Sif, … Continue reading

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Nineteen – 06

Gods and monsters. Neve didn’t dare to breathe as Sif froze, poised somewhere between reaching for Thordin’s hand and leaning in to kiss his forehead. Her friend drew a rasping breath, then finally spoke with a shaking voice, “Thordin?” He … Continue reading

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Nineteen – 05

The door creaked softly as Sif pushed it open and Neve followed close on the warrior’s heels as the other woman turned up the wick on a lamp left near the door. Thordin lay in front of them, stretched out … Continue reading

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Nineteen – 04

“How long has it been since you slept?” Neve asked softly. “Really truly slept?” “I don’t know.” Sif closed her eyes. “I don’t know, Neve. A long time ago, I think. Maybe too long. I feel so guilty, like this … Continue reading

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Nineteen – 03

The wind began to howl that afternoon, the sky slowly edging toward black as the minutes passed. Neve watched the dark, heavy clouds roll in, shivered as the wind picked up even more, as if the gale was determined to … Continue reading

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