Called to Battle: Face Value by Richard A. Knaak

Author:Richard A. Knaak
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Skull Island eXpeditions
Published: 2015-10-23T07:00:00+00:00

The Black Dog had not yet sailed. Grendov eyed the ship, assessing what the satyxis had readied things for the journey. They had ceased loading cargo, which meant that departure should be imminent.

His hand caressed his pocket as Grendov waited among the shadows, watching.

Dracia stepped on deck. She clearly commanded all around her with her presence alone. Venethrax had but recently given her command to serve him, yet she looked as if she had been a commander all her life.

A slight wind blew across the docks. Grendov immediately worked to ensure his face remained in place.

Two other satyxis officers strode toward the gangplank from one of the port buildings. Jariti and a much taller, heavily tattooed female at her side paused before the plank as if waiting. Grendov watched as the second one, Malyce, surveyed the ship with clear jealousy; the satyxis thrived on the high seas, and she would remain behind.

Dracia noted the pair. Rather than signal them aboard, she descended from the ship.

Grendov moved nearer, keeping to the darkness.

Malyce exchanged words with Dracia. Dracia nodded and indicated the building from which the two had come. With a salute, Malyce turned and headed off. Dracia then said something to Jariti, who nodded. Fist striking her chest, the lesser officer marched away.

Now alone, Dracia rubbed her chin.

Grendov edged closer.

With a frown, as if she could sense him, the senior satyxis quickly turned and went back up the gangplank.

Grendov nodded slightly and moved from the shadows to follow her.

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