Seven Stones: Part Seventy-Four
Previously on Seven Stones: The giant horses turn out to be carnivores. Kobb tries to protect the prisoners. However, the effort needed to kill even one horse leaves him weak. Knowing he’ll pass out before he makes a real difference, he reluctantly abandons the escapees. His return to the palisade gives Anserth the edge she needs to foil the inhabitants attack on the outer yard. Anserth proposes heading outside the fence to wherever the horses came from in the hope of finding a way to destroy the beasts.
Anessa peered through the murk at Kobb. While the creatures were distracted? Why’d they be — ? Acid stung her throat as she realised what he meant. If Kobb couldn’t kill them, then it’d be suicide for anyone else to try; not trying — taking advantage even — felt wrong, though. She spun as someone touched her elbow.
“Didn’t mean to startle you.” Haelen lowered his hand. “I’d feel safer if you’d stay with me. Let one of the Inductor’s lot scout, this time?”
Anessa almost said yes, then swallowed it at the last moment. The rain’d only hide so much. Going while the creatures weren’t nearby wouldn’t help if the guards were on their heels. “Someone with more than a sword needs to keep an eye on the parapet. Make sure if guard see us leave message don’t spread too quick. And Kobb’s got the best chance to…
