“Hmm…sho, th’ fhck’s ’ll th’s?” Gali asked as she munched on a cactus pear. Doug smiled right back, his mouth closed to avoid showing his teeth. Culturally sensitive there, real nice of him. Or he just didn’t wanna challenge her. Either or. “Letters, mostly, Lord Galinori.” “Hm.” She crouched down beside him and glanced overContinue reading “Interlude 18 – A Douglas Plan”
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Chapter 50 – The Final Stretch Rides Again
Tenvoc was a whole hell of a lot stronger than Leok and her four arms made it weird to try punching her. She could easily defend with two of her arms while attacking with the others, and it didn’t help that Julius was pretty sure she was trying to kill him instead of just beatingContinue reading “Chapter 50 – The Final Stretch Rides Again”
Interlude 17 – Cardinal Virtues
Cardinal Gabriel was annoyed. Admittedly, that state of being was becoming an irritatingly common one for them, yet the longer they remained in Luceneva, the more irritated the angel became. Yet, simultaneously, they had somehow not reached the point of outright rage. Indeed, it seemed as though they had at some point changed courses onContinue reading “Interlude 17 – Cardinal Virtues”
Chapter 49 – Meeting the In-Laws
So Julius was in a dining room now, from what he could tell. A really damn fancy one, with huge, dark windows covered by long curtains taking up the left-hand wall and a rectangular table covered by a black tablecloth in the center with three large chandeliers hanging over it. There was even a fireplaceContinue reading “Chapter 49 – Meeting the In-Laws”
Interlude 16 – Important Negotiations
Caius Vocula was having a very bad week. At least, he was fairly certain it had just been a week. He wasn’t entirely sure, but he was somewhat worried it had been far longer and he simply didn’t know, in large part because the damned lunatics holding him hostage had been keeping him in andContinue reading “Interlude 16 – Important Negotiations”
Chapter 48 – Some Surprises
Apparently Autumn had a wife. An alraune named Eytelia. And apparently the petals Autumn wore around her wrist came from her. Specifically, from the large flower bud that served as the lower half of her body, while the upper half looked like a beautiful woman with pale green skin and a mix of blue andContinue reading “Chapter 48 – Some Surprises”
Chapter 47 – Castle Tour
“Well that was something,” Julius muttered as he walked across the ramparts with Claire and Valon, his face still a little red. Though if anyone asked, he’d say it was from exertion–…no, it was probably better to say something else… At least he had clothes on now. Actual clothes, instead of just a robe, consistingContinue reading “Chapter 47 – Castle Tour”
Chapter 46 – A New Morning
Julius felt warm. Really warm, and comfortable. Cozy was a good word. Part of that had to go with where he was, but most of it had to do with who he was with. Well, that and the incredibly comfortable blankets he was currently resting under, his arms wrapped around Claire. Up until she startedContinue reading “Chapter 46 – A New Morning”
Interlude 15 – Upriver
Stretching her stiff limbs as she woke up from her nap, Seona let out a little yawn, set her head back on her shoulders, then got up from the deck and walked off the boat she had ridden up the river. The Goldbed River, she was pretty sure it was called. Something like that? TheContinue reading “Interlude 15 – Upriver”
Chapter 45 – The Capital of a New Empire
That was easily the most embarrassing boat ride Julius had ever been on and he had to be rescued by his older sister twice in his life. Granted, she’d been great at intimidating his friends into line on those rides, so there was at least a positive there. The ferry ride, on the other hand,Continue reading “Chapter 45 – The Capital of a New Empire”
Tales of Flawed Heroes 