“You! I knew it… the sounds. I was rushing toward the sounds. It could only have been you.” Versa says with a labored voice. Her chest is pumping quickly, out of breath from her previous running. “Waiting in town was the right choice.” Versa suddenly reaches out with her long fingers, grabbing Markus by the…
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Chapter 037
Gunshots echo throughout the alleyway. The Crimson man walking towards the fae is struck first. A bullet tears into his left thigh, and another follows just below it. He yells in pain, but doesn’t stop his advance. Another step is taken as he prepares to drop the wooden club on the girls. A third gunshot,…
Chapter 036
The door slams open as Markus and the fae rush into the hallway from their room. Everyone quickly heads over to the nearby stairwell on the right. As Markus begins taking a step down, yelling rises up from the lobby. He immediately pulls his foot back, looking down over the banister rail. Only the L-shape…
Chapter 035
Heavy breathing is coming from Markus. He’s staring out the window as the argument in the street below escalates. A nervous feeling is growing inside him as he watches Gus and Abel slowly get surrounded. Abel seems aware of their situation, but Gus is too heated to take notice. From the other side of the…
Chapter 034
The next morning is quiet inside the inn room for everybody. Markus is rubbing his forehead near the window while looking outside. A remnant of pain could still be felt from the translation magic Aurora performed earlier. It’s now becoming a daily ritual they’ve grown to accept. At this point, Markus is finishing the last…
Chapter 033
Regret. That’s the look Markus wears on his face. The question was asked poorly, and now there’s silence from the entire table. The fae are looking nervously at him and the other two men. Augustus has a slightly confused look on his face, not expecting the question, but Abel has a discerning stare towards Markus….
Chapter 032
Markus is waiting patiently for the right time. The information Augustus holds is vital, but it must be brought to the surface slowly. Asking too many questions or forcing the issue right away might cause the conversation to derail. Abel would also likely figure out what he was doing. Patience is the goal. For now,…
Chapter 031
Passing through the front door of the Mountain View Inn, a cold wind briefly hits the group. Lamp post have already started illuminating themselves for the coming night. The town is much quieter, with many of the nearby shops shuttered. Adjusting his jacket, Markus makes a quick right turn in the direction of the restaurant….
Chapter 030
“Are you really sure you want to do this?” Aurora asks while hovering beside Markus. “Other opportunities will show up.” “I know, but when? Time isn’t on my side. I have a feeling the longer I stay the harder things will get.” Markus replies back. The group is making its way up the street where…
Chapter 029
“I’m sorry. I’m very sorry.” Augustus says as he lets go of Markus’ arm. “Excitement got the best of me. It was rude to grab you like that.” He then moves from the table, standing up to face Markus. Taking off his hat, he bows slightly before saying “My apologizes sir.” Augustus is actually an…