Prince Patrick had just leaned over to whisper something in Francie’s ear and she blushed as she laughed. The Duke of Silden pointedly chose to ignore this breech of etiquette. The Dukes of Rodez, Euper, Sadara, and Timons glanced over and returned to their conversations. Their daughters, all res...
Blackman put down the printout he’d dumped from Phil’s computer and said, “You’re back earlier than I expected.” “Ellen’s got to work, remember. Unlike some of us, she can’t beg an extra hour of sleep in the morning. Want a brandy?” Gary indicated his own glass. Mark shook his head no. Gary said,...
“Yes,” repeated Borric. Suli again shook his head. He had been almost speechless since returning to the attic. In a hoarse whisper, he said, “If I go back they shall kill me, my Prince.” Borric leaned forward and firmly took the boy’s shoulders. He attempted to fill his voice with as much menace ...
He absently studied the list in his hand, attempting to keep his mind on the matter before him. But he was unable to concentrate on the task. The duty roster of squires for that afternoon’s cortege was done, or as done as it was likely to be. Jimmy felt an emptiness inside, and the need to decide...
Huddled near the mouth of the cave, a group of dwarves sat around a small cook fire, the gloom of the day reflected upon their faces. Dolgan puffed upon his pipe, and the others were working on their armor, repairing cuts and breaks in leather, cleaning and oiling metal. A pot of stew simmered on...