I dreamed of Romans and warships. Mentally swiping at the cobweb of dreams and tangle of memories, I rub my eyes and wander into the hall bathroom. A wild halo sticks out from my braid, and blue circles ring my eyes. I twist the shower knobs and tug my hair free from the braid. Hot water needles ...
“Morning.” She rubbed her eyes. “How was it?” I tipped my cup, draining the last swallow of the warm nectar, buying me time to let the heaviness of the morning drain away while she came over. I grinned. “Best birthday yet.” After a lopsided sleepy hug, she wandered into the closet. I stood and sh...
Storm clouds gather above the mountain, rumbling in dissent. For the first time in my life, there is no crackling answer in my belly. I’ve completed what I left the lift to do. I know who the gray man is, I know what he’s capable of. I just don’t know what I’m going to do about it. Brandt thinks...
“I remember this.” Soft, firm lips cover mine, giving me back life. Every muscle in my body is taut, and my hands curl deeper into the ground. He deepens the assault, suckling my lower lip and tugging it between his teeth. One hand sweeps into my braid, and the other traces the line of my collarb...