They slept only briefly each night under trees or alongside hedges in their rush to escape Baron Rieck's realm. Zhimosom foraged and gathered nuts and berries and occasionally snuck into a field to grab vegetables when he was sure no one was looking. Finally, they waded across the river that bord...
His breathing was shallow, his heartbeat weak. Occasionally, he would open his eyes long enough to focus on Chihon for short periods of time. He seemed to recognize her.“He needs to eat to regain his strength,” Yerlow said as she entered the room with a small pot of rich beef broth and a cup of w...
She lit the ceremonial candles with a flick of her finger. She reached out and traced a path for the wax as it dripped down and across one of the skulls. It comforted her to imitate Zhimosom's behavior. The small things meant a lot to her.She waited a few moments while the Council gathered. Each ...