Moon of the Spider (Diablo) by Richard A. Knaak

Author:Richard A. Knaak [Richard A. Knaak]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, General, Science Fiction, Fiction, Games, Fantasy fiction, Media Tie-In, Epic, Video & Electronic, Diablo (Computer file)
ISBN: 9780743471329
Publisher: Pocket Star
Published: 2005-12-27T15:55:33+00:00

Moon of the Spider

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The silhouette seemed to ripple . . . then shifted deeper into the crypt.

Fascination and fear intermingled. Momentarily forgetting Captain Mattheus’s searchers, the noblewoman slowly wended her way down. Yet, no matter how far or how quickly she descended, the shadowy form ever remained just at the edge of her vision. Despite that, Salene was absolutely certain that it was her former bodyguard whom she saw.

But Polth is dead! a part of the Lady Nesardo reminded herself. Nonetheless, Salene continued all the way to the base of the stairs.

The glow matched her step by step. She could now see the first few vaults, but no longer any sign of the elusive shade. A small spider scuttled out of the light and Salene suddenly recalled with vividness the attack by the demonic creatures.

Good sense returned. She backed up the last step. Better to wait in the alcove or, if she could, even leave the crypt entirely. She had made a mistake in coming here.

Her hand slipped to her side, and only then did the Lady Nesardo discover yet another terrible mistake. She had left the pouch with Humbart outside. In fact, the more Salene thought of the voice she had heard, the more it seemed that it had been the dead mercenary calling to her.

He had probably tried to alert her to her carelessness, but too late. The door had muffled his voice enough for her not to recognize it.

Berating herself, Salene started up. If one of the soldiers did come out back to search the grounds and in the process discovered the pouch and its unsettling contents, even ancient custom and privilege might not be enough to keep Captain Mattheus from daring to enter the crypt.

But as she took another step, a voice echoed in her head.

Mistress . . .

Salene hesitated. Biting her lip, she glanced over her shoulder.

Mistress . . .

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