Gladly Beyond
“They left the long arched hallway and stumbled into a larger room. Pale moonlight poured through windows high on the walls . . .
The refectory.
The old monastery was barren . . . a crumbling ghost. Napoleon had emptied it of monks years ago, leaving an aged couple as ‘caretakers.’ Without constant attention, however, the Italian countryside had reclaimed the building as its own.
Ethan pulled her down behind one of the enormous, refectory tables, hiding them in the deep shadows of th...e room.
Ethan swallowed next to her, squeezing her hand in comfort. Caro fought to still her breathing.
Silence. They could not be found.
Well. Not found again.
Ethan pulled her against his side, tucking her tight against him with one hand.
He carried a loaded pistol in the other. Even in the murky gloom, she caught a glimpse of its silvery metal.MoreLess
The refectory.
The old monastery was barren . . . a crumbling ghost. Napoleon had emptied it of monks years ago, leaving an aged couple as ‘caretakers.’ Without constant attention, however, the Italian countryside had reclaimed the building as its own.
Ethan pulled her down behind one of the enormous, refectory tables, hiding them in the deep shadows of th...e room.
Ethan swallowed next to her, squeezing her hand in comfort. Caro fought to still her breathing.
Silence. They could not be found.
Well. Not found again.
Ethan pulled her against his side, tucking her tight against him with one hand.
He carried a loaded pistol in the other. Even in the murky gloom, she caught a glimpse of its silvery metal.MoreLess
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