The Colour of Death
“she shouted. The wood snapped like tinder on his skull and the man turned to her, surprised but unhurt. He rubbed his head and frowned. Then he pushed her to the ground and jumped on her, winding her. His smell filled her nostrils. She punched and kicked him but he was too strong. “Help,” she cried. “Help.”As if in response to her cries, she heard a harsh voice bark, “Get off her.” The a stinging smack as a riding crop swished through the air and struck her attacker across the back. It... came down again two more times. “Get off her.” The guttural voice was so thick with fury she didn’t recognize it at first. Then she looked up and saw the Seer standing over her, raining blows down on her attacker. He had at least four Watchers with him. “Relief and gratitude flooded through her as her father reached down and pulled her to her feet. He had saved her. She tried to thank him but he turned away, scowling.The Watchers took them into the Seer’s private quarters. They laid Eve on the couch in the main chamber and Sorcha held her hand, wondering how long it would take for the drug to wear off. The Watchers left the killer standing by the tapestry. He looked even larger in the confines of the room. “Leave us,”MoreLess
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