Tides of Maritinia (2014)
“–JAKOB BRYCE I tried to follow her, but one venomous look from her betrayed face froze me in place. She disappeared down the steps, and I was alone on the rooftop.
She’d see I was right. She might never forgive me, but she’d see I was right about the Jebyl. I was right about her father. I just had to give her time to reach the same conclusion.
I listened as the skyscreens continued to rain bile all around this world. The bile was effective. Shouts and screams were becoming more regular ...now.
Much as I wanted to continue giving her space, I couldn’t wait any longer. I had to convince her. Quickly, before more died.
I took a step toward the stairs but stopped when I heard the unmistakable clop of boots on the stone. First a cap came into view. Then came shadowed eyes and a sharp nose. Mmirehl climbed the last step and sneered. “The admiral isn’t here to protect you this time. And neither is his daughter.”MoreLess
She’d see I was right. She might never forgive me, but she’d see I was right about the Jebyl. I was right about her father. I just had to give her time to reach the same conclusion.
I listened as the skyscreens continued to rain bile all around this world. The bile was effective. Shouts and screams were becoming more regular ...now.
Much as I wanted to continue giving her space, I couldn’t wait any longer. I had to convince her. Quickly, before more died.
I took a step toward the stairs but stopped when I heard the unmistakable clop of boots on the stone. First a cap came into view. Then came shadowed eyes and a sharp nose. Mmirehl climbed the last step and sneered. “The admiral isn’t here to protect you this time. And neither is his daughter.”MoreLess
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