Leviathan\u2019s brows went up. \u201cI\u2019d heard he was long dead.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFate finds a way,\u201d Phelan said by way of explanation, hoping against hope that he\u2019d be allowed to leave it at that.<\/p>\n
Leviathan squinted at him, but mercifully let it go. \u201cSo it was for him that you overreached.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI would have done it for any of them.\u201d Phelan\u2019s jaw tightened. And twice over for some of them\u2014or more.<\/em> \u201cThese people are my family, and if you\u2019re of a mind to use that against me, go ahead and try. You won\u2019t like the result.\u201d<\/p>\n Leviathan\u2019s brows shot up. \u201cI\u2019m not certain how to take that, Wanderer.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIn the spirit in which it was intended,\u201d Phelan said. \u201cAs fair warning.\u201d<\/p>\n Leviathan stared at him for a moment, then laughed.<\/p>\n Leinth\u2019s fingers tangled in his sleeve and Phelan glanced at her, brow furrowing.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t bait him, Phelan,\u201d she whispered. \u201cDo you really think we can afford more enemies?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not baiting him,\u201d Phelan hissed back, then turned his attention back to Leviathan, whose mirth was fading slowly. \u201cWhat are your<\/em> intentions, Yam? We\u2019ve told you ours.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf no harm is meant to us, then we mean no harm to you.\u201d The other man\u2019s gaze flicked toward the walls. His brow furrowed. \u201cThough, I sense…is it possible?\u201d<\/p>\n Phelan winced as Leinth\u2019s fingers dug into his flesh.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re asking about the Wild Hunt, then yes,\u201d Matt said quietly, crossing his arms. \u201cYes, it is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThey ride,\u201d Leviathan said quietly. His gaze flicked toward Matt, then to Phelan and Leinth before shifting back to Matt.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of them,\u201d Matt agreed. \u201cAnd some stay behind here. It was their price.\u201d<\/p>\n Oh hell, Matt, keep your mouth shut.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cTheir price? Price for what?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor freedom,\u201d Leinth said, shooting a glare toward Matt, a silent warning to say no more. \u201cFor one man\u2019s freedom from their oath. Nothing more. Nothing less.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leviathan\u2019s brows went up. \u201cI\u2019d heard he was long dead.\u201d \u201cFate finds a way,\u201d Phelan said by way of explanation, hoping against hope that he\u2019d be allowed to leave it at that. Leviathan squinted at him, but mercifully let it … Continue reading