Seven Stones: Part Forty-Eight
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb tells the approaching warriors that he rescued the girl from a monster. Anessa claims she smells of smoke because she sleeps close to the campfire at night. The patrol leads Kobb and Anessa to a basement deep in the ruins where Kobb is surprised to discover Anserth is a former captain in the Legion. The legionary reveals she doesn’t believe Anessa’s story about the juniper.
Kobb tilted his head towards Anserth to acknowledge the point. He hoped honesty would strengthen the fragile trust. “Anessa scouted some of the ruins to discover your allegiances before we revealed ourselves.”
The sound of swords leaving sheaths rang from the walls. Anessa raised her crossbow as she turned to face the soldiers behind them.
“A scout?” Anserth quirked an eyebrow. Her sword remained undrawn. Not that that would delay a veteran much. “That doesn’t sound like the act of an honest traveller.”
“Just good sense. Those beasts flew both ways.” Kobb swept a hand back and forth, fingers flapping. The movement sent glitters of firelight off his Courser. “Wouldn’t want to mistake enemies and friends.”
For a moment, Anserth stared at him. Then a snort of laughter broke through. “Stand down, men. Suppose you wouldn’t need to sneak up if you meant…
