Seven Stones: Part Eighty-One
Previously on Seven Stones: Haelen discovers one of the people who helped him search for his daughter isn’t what they seemed. The two sorcerers manage to talk their way past the rearguard and escape. Kobb comes up with a plan that might dissipate the energy and deal with the possessed horses in one swoop. The others retreat to a — hopefully — safe distance.
Anessa latched the wicket gate. The timbers were thicker than her arm, but seemed flimsy compared to a power that shattered a city. Kobb wouldn’t let that happen her though. She glanced around the yard. Kobb wouldn’t; but there was no point in not being as safe as possible.
“Safest place’s the parapet.” Haelen glanced back. “Let’s us see what happens to the horses, too.”
Serth rested a hand on Anessa’s shoulder. “Good thoughts. But the Reverend might need help. Take my companions. Anessa and I’ll stay here, in case…”
Warmth spread across Anessa’s back and through her body. Serth was going out of her way to save her having to face those creatures. She cared — or did she? The warmth faded. Half the time Serth seemed to like her and the other half she tried to avoid her. Anessa stepped to the side of the gate. “The fence’ll be stronger if something goes wrong; we’ll still be close enough to help, though.”
