Spectyr
“Sorcha stood in the shade of the portico, smoked her cigar and watched the baggage train being loaded with all the patience of a child waiting for a treat. So far, preparations had eaten up the entire morning, and the oxen had not even been secured. Her mood was not helped by Kolya’s presence. He was smart enough to stay out of her way on the far side of the courtyard, but his eyes never left her.
Despite the Council’s ruling, part of her was nervous he would jump aboard the dirigible at the la...st moment. She’d thought him so predictable when they were married, but everything was different now. His sudden streak of determination had her worried.
In her pocket, under the cover of her blue cloak where he could not see, her hand was clenched on the mysterious badge she had found on the dead body of Arch Abbot Hastler. On one side was embroidered a picture of a snake eating its own tail, but it had been image on the reverse that had caused her far more concern.
The shape of a circle of five stars impressed itself on her palm as her fist tightened.MoreLess
Despite the Council’s ruling, part of her was nervous he would jump aboard the dirigible at the la...st moment. She’d thought him so predictable when they were married, but everything was different now. His sudden streak of determination had her worried.
In her pocket, under the cover of her blue cloak where he could not see, her hand was clenched on the mysterious badge she had found on the dead body of Arch Abbot Hastler. On one side was embroidered a picture of a snake eating its own tail, but it had been image on the reverse that had caused her far more concern.
The shape of a circle of five stars impressed itself on her palm as her fist tightened.MoreLess
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