Seven Stones: Part Sixty-Eight
Previously on Seven Stones: Anessa is hit by two Eater spears. When she recovers consciousness, the Eaters have already sacrificed the Tan-Sorda and left. Kobb finds the return to the stones easier than expected. Haelen suggests routing the fifth flow of power to the circle has tipped the balance.
Anessa eased her head out from under her furs. Either the weather’d turned overnight, or whatever Haelen gave her’d made her feel warm too. Lying in bed sorted neither though. She stretched, wincing as pain poked her wounds. Haelen’s herbs’d definitely worn off.
Moving with greater care than usual, she swung her legs out. Slight twinges, but nothing she couldn’t bear. She tugged her boots on and headed toward the scent of porridge. Haelen sat beside the fire, stirring a pot. A moment later, she noticed Kobb walking from stone to stone, a bowl forgotten in one hand. “Morning.
“Anessa.” Haelen spooned out a large portion as she sat. “How are you feeling?”
“Bit of pain if I stretch too fast.” She inhaled a spoonful of oats. Fancy city food’d been all right, but nothing beat a good porridge. “I’ve been thinking. Kobb and I’ve gone without you, so don’t have to — ”
“Leaving me was different; I was healthy. We can wait till you’re better.”
