Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Mesu followed closely. They had arrived faster than she had expected. Em had already gathered a layout of what they were looking at infiltrating. There were more guards than Em had first told them about. Zoe had thought that more might have been called in after a...
Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Mesu wasn’t getting used to the feeling of the ground. The impact was becoming dull, but the shame grew. She wondered if this was what the training was really meant for. Each fall made it tougher to stand up. Tai circled her and waited for her to get up again. Mesu...
Chapter 10

Chapter 10

The bed was more comfortable than the makeshift transport Mesu had been lying on for the last couple of days. The throbbing continued throughout her body, but she appreciated not being jostled around. She had minimal information about her new travel mates, except for...
Chapter 9

Chapter 9

“You are not alone in your travels.” The words still sent chills through Mesu’s body. It was something that she knew. Anna had been by her side since the beginning and continued with her. “There is more than just one companion. Be aware of this...
Chapter 8

Chapter 8

The laughter at the table was infectious. Mesu and Anna walked into the Silver Deer thinking they would just be there to eat, drink, and sleep. After a couple of rounds, Anna had corrected someone about an Enya story, and the groups meshed together. Tale after tale...
Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Mesu was surprised to find a village along their path around the mountain. The feeling quickly changed as she and her traveling partner were thankful for the rest and a warm bed. A couple of days of camping out took a toll on her, along with a cut on her shoulder....