The Crown of Yensupov (Book 3)
“Saxthor grabbed the tip of a submerged tree branch just beyond the reeds, stopping the boat’s progress and swinging the stern around with the current.
“We need to appraise the situation,” Saxthor said. “How’s the best way to slip by the heavily watched border junction without being caught.”
“We need to eat, too,” Bodrin said.
“I have to stretch my legs soon, they’re cramping,” Tonelia added.
As they spoke, an orc arrow flew over the reeds.
“Stay clear!” the orc voice said. “...That be the onliest warning you’re gonna get.”
Saxthor heard the muffled thud and looked to see what the arrow struck. Bodrin’s white lips pinched shut locked in silence in his drained face. He bent over, gripping his leg with both hands. The arrow’s shaft protruded from his right thigh above the knee.
The crew froze and remained silent so the orc couldn’t get another fix on them.MoreLess
“We need to appraise the situation,” Saxthor said. “How’s the best way to slip by the heavily watched border junction without being caught.”
“We need to eat, too,” Bodrin said.
“I have to stretch my legs soon, they’re cramping,” Tonelia added.
As they spoke, an orc arrow flew over the reeds.
“Stay clear!” the orc voice said. “...That be the onliest warning you’re gonna get.”
Saxthor heard the muffled thud and looked to see what the arrow struck. Bodrin’s white lips pinched shut locked in silence in his drained face. He bent over, gripping his leg with both hands. The arrow’s shaft protruded from his right thigh above the knee.
The crew froze and remained silent so the orc couldn’t get another fix on them.MoreLess
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