Blood's Nexus by K. MacBurn

Author:K. MacBurn [MacBurn, K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Restraints dug in to her wrists, and the Generals shoulder plate had turned her side into a massive bruise. For a day and a half, they traveled at top speed through the grasslands till they passed into a more boreal forest region below the high northern mountains.

After several escape attempts, fighting, and refusing food and water, her morale was dimming because it did nothing to slow the Gorilla's progress. It felt like no time before the large stone walls of the Sabre stronghold could be seen on the horizon.

The outlining buildings were composed of mud and stick shacks, many of which seemed to be inhabited by the Prey tribes.

As the General passed, the Prey ducked their heads and hurried out of his way. A few glances were directed at her, thrown over Godwin’s shoulder, but they didn’t seem too distraught at the sight; Wasn’t the first time they brought a prisoner to the castle.

As they got closer to the city center, the buildings changed to stone, Sabres and a few select species that made up Ransidius’ army became the norm.

The strong hold itself was a walled in complex and, as they approached, they were stopped by female guards.

This was the first-time Taylor saw a female big cat. They were smaller than their male counterparts, but they were strong with dense, compacted muscles and formidable natural weapons. They also commanded a great deal of respect, because even the General hesitated before approaching.

It took a moment for Taylor to notice that for the two standing in front there was another six well hidden in the surrounding area.

“You can tell Ransidius I have his human,” Godwin announced.

“He is not here. He had to deal with a problem at the Northern camp. Should be back tomorrow.”

The female looked around at Taylor.

“What did you do, roll it in a mud puddle?”

Matted hair, torn clothes and caked-on mud made Taylor a pathetic sight.

“It is a lot feistier than it looks. Stabbed me in the chest with a damn knife.” He showed the Lioness the hole through his breastplate. To Taylor’s surprise the Lioness laughed. “What do you want to do with it till Ransidius’ get back?”

“Throw it in the dungeon. And let Narseen know it is there; she might be more knowledgeable to its needs than I,” the Lioness decided after a minute.

The General nodded and gave the control to the females. Two Lioness’ came over as Godwin dumped Taylor on the ground. She got up on her own before the Sabre had to grab her.

It was a quiet trip into the building and down the stone steps. The dungeon was damp, and smelt of moldy straw, feces, and rotten flesh. A few of the cells had occupants, but, in the dim light, it wouldn’t allow specific details.

As she approached her own cell, she couldn’t help think, in her current state, it was a fitting accommodation. One of the Lioness’ removed her shackles, then motioned her in, not expecting any resistance.

Taylor stepped inside in utter defeat, and couldn’t help but wince as the door snapped shut behind her.

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