Seven Stones: Part Fifty-Six
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb and Anessa find Falcon and their packs. Before they can escape the ruins, Serth and her warriors surround them. Kobb activates the portal back to the stone circle, but is shot with a crossbow and collapses as they reach safety.
Needles of cold sank deeper into Anessa. Yet she remained motionless, desperate not to miss the slight twitch or puff of air that meant Kobb was only hurt. Vision blurring, she allowed herself to blink.
A series of noises came from nearby. Then something tugged at her arm, rolling her onto her back. She tried to resist; her limbs refused to work, though. A blurry shape blocked the stars. Pain exploded across her face.
Haelen crouched over her, right palm raised. “Anessa! Can you hear me?”
“What… Kobb…”
“You’re battle fatigued.” Haelen tugged at her shoulders. “Get up.”
“Kobb.” Anessa tried to turn sideways, but Haelen gripped harder.
“You need to rest; and to be somewhere warm.”
Anessa let him ease her to her feet. As soon as her knees held her weight, she shook his hand off. “Can’t. Need to save Kobb.”
Haelen grabbed her jaw and twisted her head to face him. “I understand. But, you’re tired and…
