Seven Stones: Part Ninety
Previously on Seven Stones: After making a plea that all the rituals are followed, High Speaker Erinis leaves to arrange a feast. First Speaker Morheru escorts Anessa and the others past the supposed prophecy to the chamber containing the Belt of Mastery. However, when Kobb approaches the Belt, he is enveloped by searing purple light and all sound is drowned out.
Strong arms wrapped around Anessa’s chest. She struggled to break free, but Haelen just lifted her feet off the ground. His breath flickered across her cheek. Whatever he said was swallowed by the silence, though. She flailed her limbs.
Despite him twitching each time a fist or boot hit him, he just continued to carry her away from the glare.
From the corner of her eye, she noticed Serth, one hand shielding her eyes, moving past them. When Haelen staggered sideways in an attempt to stop her too, Anessa intensified her thrashing.
Silent words gusting stronger, he focused his attention on Anessa.
Two steps later, Serth was a black silhouette against the purple fire. Anessa relaxed as the light bled across the edges. Kobb hadn’t been much further forward. Serth had to be almost —
The glare blazed brighter, obscuring everything. Anessa clamped her eyes shut as a feeling like…
