Logan's Empath by Jenna Castille
Author:Jenna Castille [Castille, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc
Published: 2011-10-19T17:42:01+00:00
Chapter Twelve
~The searing heat beat down on tired heads, unbearable. The smells of sweat, unwashed bodies, dust and blood would cause a normal person to gagâa normal person who wasnât struggling to live to see another day.
Laughlin stood his ground, back-to-back with Brandr. All around, he heard the sounds of battle, the cries of friends fighting and winning or fighting and dying. The touch of Brandrâs back against his own helped him keep his knees steady. Having visions were sometimes more of a hindrance than a help, letting him see all the gore and carnage beforehand. At the same time, it gave Laughlin enough warning of the attack that their army could prepare.
Unfortunately Laughlin was also the only one who truly knew what they were up against.
The sheer numbers were enough to make his throat close.
Brandrâs sword swung at his side, decapitating a lesser demon. âWatch yourself.â
Laughlin sliced at the charging creature in front of him, pulling his mind away from any possible visions and focusing on the present moment, only the present. Numbers didnât matter, couldnât matter.
Survival mattered.
Gritty hours passed as the remains of demon creatures, some in pieces and some ash, piled around them. After what seemed an eternity the horde finally retreated to whatever nest or den theyâd made for themselves. Laughlin took a moment to look around at his men. Most still stood, a few staggered, but way too many lay on the ground for his liking.
This canât continue. Weâre winning the battles but losing the war.
âWell, it looks like we live to fight another day.â Brandr cleaned and resheathed his beloved blade, an heirloom passed to him by his father. Reddish-brown hair falling into his face, he reached back to tighten his braid.
âSo it seems.â Laughlin took care of his sword as well, ignoring the trembling in his fingers. He looked at his friend, using his sight to check for any injuries or lingering evil taint. Seeing none, he started wiping demon blood from his own hands. If left too long, it ate through skin.
Brandr stretched his arms over his head, groaning as his spine and shoulders popped. âI donât know about you, my friend, but I plan on sleeping until the next dayâs dawn.â
Even Laughlinâs bones felt tired, his muscles completely spent. He started agree with Brandr but something froze the words. The world around him shimmered then faded to gray. His normal sight dimmed as a vision took him, threatening to drag him under. He had something to do, somewhere he had to go. A moment of grave importance, an aligning of fate, lay just beyond his reach.
âIâll meet you later,â he murmured as he fought for control and focus.
Brandr obviously recognized the look after so many years spent working with and supporting Laughlin. âDo you need me to come with you?â he asked, already adjusting the strap holding his sword. âIs it dangerous?â
âI donât believe so.â Laughlin closed his eyes and tried to get a stronger fix on what the vision was trying to tell him.
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