Duck, Duck, Noose by Sara C. Roethle

Author:Sara C. Roethle [Roethle, Sara C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vulture's Eye Publications
Published: 2018-06-09T05:00:00+00:00

I rolled over and checked the bedside clock as I awoke. 12 pm. That meant I’d gotten less than four hours of sleep, but I couldn’t afford any more rest.

I peered past Marcos’ bed to see a vacant couch. Frode must have woken Faas at some point to take over watch duty, just as planned. I hoped they’d each at least gotten close to two hours of sleep, but knowing Faas and his tendency to worry, I doubted it.

I forced myself to sit up, then placed my feet on the floor. Tallie made soft grunts of protest, struggling into wakefulness. I stood, glancing once again at Marcos, who had opened his eyes to look at me. He didn’t appear the slightest bit groggy, and instead watched me curiously. I turned away and headed for the small bathroom.

I sealed myself inside and let out a long breath, reveling in the small moment of solitude. It would have been nice to take a shower, but I didn’t want to waste the time. Instead, I took a fresh white washcloth and wet it in the sink, then began scrubbing at the dirt on my face.

I straightened my crimson sweater and brushed it off until it was as clean as it was going to get, then used the cheap, plastic encased toothbrush provided by the hotel. There was only one visible on the countertop, so it was probably selfish of me to take it, but whatever. I didn’t want to face my nemesis with stinky breath.

I used a flimsy plastic comb on my hair, pulling it into a braid to trail over my shoulder, then looked myself over in the mirror.

I looked pale and tired. My normally deep olive skin seemed sickly, and the giant bags under my eyes only added to the effect. Unfortunately, there was nothing to be done, and my appearance wasn’t really a high priority at that moment. I finished preparing myself and left the bathroom to find Tallie waiting for her turn. Marcos had disappeared, but Faas was waiting calmly in his place, so I assumed the necromancer was simply primping in the other bathroom.

Faas remained seated on the edge of the nearest bed, pushing his long, blond topknot of hair out of his face. “I made a few calls,” he explained, “but there are no rental cars in the area. We could have one delivered, but it would take several hours to arrive here from Spokane.”

I frowned. Here I was, all ready to face off against Estus, and now we were delayed by something as mundane as not having a ride.

“I can use the banshees to travel, but I wouldn’t be able to take everyone else,” I explained tiredly. “Are there any bus or train stations nearby?” I added hopefully.

He shook his head. “We could attempt to hire someone . . . ” he trailed off.

I sighed. “It’s worth a shot. Either way, we need to get out of this town today. I can’t risk Estus thinking that I’m no longer coming.

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