Torment and Terror (16 page)

Authors: Craig Halloran

Epilogue

Fogle sat staring into a fire. Jubilee was asleep at his side. A ragged blanket barely covered her.

Jarla’s tent was in sight. Brak had been with her, day in and day out, for the last two days. They were traveling south. Very south, to the jungles. The brigands had made that much clear. The brash men stank. Had filthy habits. They were just on the edge of civilized.

Mild barbarian. Hecht!

He spat the foul taste from his mouth. It wouldn’t leave. He never used to spit until now. That was all these men did. Spit. Blow snot. Curse. They made Venir look like a school boy.

Just when you think nothing can get any worse, you find yourself in an ogre’s armpit.

Jarla’s tent flap opened, and she emerged. The two sentries on either side bowed. She departed and came Fogle’s way. Dagger in hand, all she wore was a short black gown. She took a seat on a log across from him and picked up a stone. She started scraping her blade’s edge with it.

“Couldn’t you do that inside, or is Brak sleeping?”

She showed him a little smile. “A little jealous are we?”

Fogle stiffened. “Certainly not.”
Yes. Bish yes. You’re a fine mare.
“I just don’t see a need to coddle him.”

“Coddle. Cuddle.” She shrugged. “He’s mine now. It’s so easy to manipulate the young.”

“Figured that out, did you?”

“He told me. He told me everything. You know, he’s the reason you and she live. Me, I think you’re too dangerous.” She scraped her dagger with the stone once more and tossed the stone down. “I don’t like it.”

“You have my book. I’m useless without it. And I haven’t studied a spell in days.”

Her eyes narrowed on him. “I’m no fool, mage, so don’t get on my bad side.” She displayed the sharp blade. “Bad things can happen when you sleep, you know.”

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Craig Halloran resides with his family outside of his hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. When he isn’t entertaining mankind, he is seeking adventure, working out, or watching sports. To learn more about him, go to:
www.thedarkslayer.com

Other Works by Craig Halloran

Clash of Heroes: Nath Dragon meets The Darkslayer
(One Shot)

The Darkslayer Series 1

Wrath of the Royals (Book 1)

Blades in the Night (Book 2)

Underling Revenge (Book 3)

Danger and the Druid (Book 4)

Outrage in the outlands (Book 5)

Chaos at the Castle (Book 6)

The Darkslayer Series 2

Bish and Bone (Book 1)

Black Blood (Book 2)