The two-night journey proved to be an exercise in tension and stretched nerves. Leaving Nora's cottage locked, bolted and barred, they moved through the forest as quickly as good sense would allow. Hampered by his bundle but unwilling to give it up to others, Alec reluctantly rode in the middle of the group, next to …
Her one light was Circe but even that interaction was restricted by their respective work commitments. One random Tuesday with nothing in particular to recommend it suddenly took a turn for the strange when Mercury bounded through the main doors of the building. This wasn't a particularly remarkable occurrence, he had a habit of floating …
For make no mistake, the forces already encountered at the stone circle were not there for defence, but to drag unwary and unwilling souls through the boundary. The wraiths reached, grabbed, pulled, and they both catapulted through into the waiting chains of the goblin forces. Solvek was chained and slung onto a rough handcart alongside …
Moira spoke up, with an assessing look at the two of them. "A simple dress suitable for dinner with royalty isn't going to be easy to come by. The tailors say your measurements are close enough to Lady Areliana to manage in a pinch. I may be able to trade with her personal maid for …
Anaria sat quietly for the first part of the ride, thinking through the events of the past night, it hadn't even been a full day and her life had been turned upside down several times over. Eventually though, her ever-curious brain took control. Her questions started slowly, but soon came thick and fast. The compost …
The rest of Sunday was relatively undramatic. Simon wasn't fired upon, clothes and laptop were retrieved and a delayed meal enjoyed. As evening drew in, Simon once again played chauffeur, delivering Cesca to the station and Lexi to Ally's cottage before wending his own way home. Lexi had announced during the afternoon that she was …
The Overlord accompanied Sophia and Connor as far as the forest road leading to Lillia's main city - they had left the island the same way Connor had arrived, rather to Sophia's relief. She wasn't very confident about the water route from the cove she had washed up in. They only had Connor's bay mare …
"Oh, you're that Calypso, Hecate's daughter. Yes, she's a bit intense. A little goes a long way I find." Calypso, who'd given up four of her hard-won Sundays so far to have awkward and uncomfortable tea with her mother, agreed fervently. They compared notes on offices. Calypso sat watch at the London Headquarters. Circe was …
The following week was busy. Preparations were made for Lady Mellisande's journey, and then scaled back when the Commander put his foot down on excess and deliberately drawing attention to themselves. It ended up being a very simple travelling group, aiming for safety in anonymity, rather than bluster. The steward was consoled and conversed with …
Anaria looked around, puzzled, "It's not terribly messy, surely it can wait until the caretaker arrives." "We are the caretakers and it's simple manners to make sure the next cold, tired little town girl through that door has enough wood for the fire and dry blankets to sleep on." She flushed and mumbled, "I don't …
