“Even if they did show mercy, Ibai would still be executed,” said Ismael. “As would you and I.” ‘ I would be surprised if they let any of o...

He does not know what to think. The Rainlords have been wounded many times in the past, but the massacre of House Elroy is undoubtedly the ...

For a time, he does not believe what he is hearing. It is true that, even as his superior, Parson could not have gotten away with simply la...

Ibai is a difficult child, to say the very least, but they are managing him. Really, the boy just needs entertainment and supervision--but ...

Five years transpire. Ibai is found clutching a dead cat in his sleep. The animal has been mutilated. Ibai is covered in its blood. The...

By all accounts, he appears to be a normal baby, save only for that muddy shadow. After a week, the shadow begins to come and go at seemingl...

Suddenly on the cusp of fatherhood. He has never felt this way before. The anticipation, the excitement. It is even more wonderful than he ...

‘ Well, I suppose Parson and Overra could show up earlier than they promised and rescue us ,’ said Rholtam. ‘ But frankly, I’m not entirely ...

He needed to figure out what to do. Protecting the family was his responsibility. Even if Melchor was physically the strongest, Ismael was t...

Lawrence didn’t see the point, though. It was one thing to conceal skill from enemies; it was another to conceal it from allies. But then ag...

Dergoz seemed duly hesitant now, though whether it was out of respect, confusion, or fear, Lawrence could not tell. Perhaps all three. ‘ Wha...

Given the accuracy and detail, Lawrence could tell they were not bluffing, but he had to wonder how Parson and Overra knew so much. It didn’...

‘ I’m sure you have any number of collaborators in this game of yours ,’ Dergoz was saying. ‘ I don’t think we’ll be trusting anyone’s word ...

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