Defiant: A Future Dystopian Survival Series Adventure (Book 11) (The Forever Winter Chronicles) by KM Fortune

Author:KM Fortune [Fortune, KM]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KM Fortune
Published: 2018-03-26T22:00:00+00:00

NEWS OF WHAT RAVEN and the others had done spread slowly through the encampment. Raven could literally hear word passed from slave to slave and reactions were mixed. Some were immediately excited and rushed to pack their things to get away from the tent city as quickly as they could. Others were angry, knowing in their hearts the situation was temporary and The Duke would not only rectify matters soon but come down harsher than ever as punishment. For the rest, their reaction was outright fear. As Raven walked down the broadest aisle, almost a road, into the tent city, she was flanked by Matthew and Kaleb, both who carried rifles at the ready just in case. Men and women who had stopped work and filed out of the pit lined the muddy avenue. Behind Raven walked the six unarmed, slightly bloodied guards, bound at the hands and strung together with heavy rope. Cat mutants escorted them and Kit, with a proud looking Simon, brought up the rear.

Coming to the open space at the center of the camp, Raven stopped at the edge of the well and turned to look at the people around her. They were emaciated and covered with weeping sores. Their clothes were faded rags. Some were dirty, but not everyone. Raven could see some of the people were trying to sustain a life here, even if it was against their will. Some of them have not given up hope, she thought and knew these were the ones she needed to reach out to first. Smiling, Raven scanned the onlookers, meeting the eyes of some. Most glanced away, but not all. One man, in particular, held her eye. He was taller than most everyone and even dressed in clothes covered in patches, he looked proud. He looks like a leader. In fact, she could feel it radiating off of him. Raven stepped toward him and people cleared out of her way to make a path. When they were close, Raven stopped and they stood facing each other. A hush went over the crowd. “I am Raven Winter, from the City of Angels,” she said. “I am here to give you good news I hope.” The man regarded her with a steady look. His eyes were green like hers and shown bright out of his hollow face. For a long minute, Raven thought he was not going to answer but then he nodded.

“It is good to meet you, Raven Winter, from the City of Angels. I’m Maximillian, from nowhere,” he replied. “Is The Duke dead?” There was a shifting in the crowd as people eagerly anticipated her answer. Before she could say anything, one of the cowboys tied up in the line called out.

“Don’t believe anything this wench has to say,” he threatened. “You all know the deal. When The Duke finds out what is happening here, he’ll send more of his guys and everyone will suffer.” More restlessness ran through the people gathered around. It is their worst fear, Raven thought.

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