Seven Stones: Part Sixty
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb and the others are approached by Lady Semithros, the Duke’s betrothed, to release the Tan-Sorda back into the wild. Anessa is amused to be paid to do something they’d do anyway — until Haelen reveals Semithros is unlikely to let them live to collect.
“She definitely won’t if we don’t do what she wants.” Kobb strolled to the bottom of the stairs. “Let’s get our weapons and take a closer look at the hunting enclosure.”
“What about the guard schedules?” said Anessa. “Shouldn’t we wait for the messenger?”
“They’ll find us.” Kobb glanced between the matted straw and the food-stained tables. “Unless you want to remain here?”
Anessa’s nose wrinkled. “No, but — How’d they find us so fast?”
“The Reverend told the guards at the gate we sought work. Semithros wouldn’t do this on a whim; her retinue’d be keeping an eye out for suitable people. Likely her guard paid someone to follow us while he sent a message to her.”
Anessa nodded slowly, then her eyes widened. “If the ones in blue are hers, that means the patrols’ll be mixed. The Duke’s guards’ll see us, too.”
“Semithros isn’t telling us everything” Although, she had shared more than she needed to. “She’ll have some hold over at least a…
