Raven: The Complete Story by Pauline Creeden

Author:Pauline Creeden [Creeden, Pauline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AltWit Press
Published: 2014-10-28T00:00:00+00:00

Remain vigilant to one's own needs and those of one's allies.

Stay strong at all costs.

Do not let one's body grow weak because of failure to care of its needs.

JACK GRANT LEAPT from the boat and pulled it ashore. He offered his hand to help Raven from the boat. She eyed it and gripped the sides of the vessel and jumped out on the other side. Jack dropped his hand, but continued to smile. Obviously, she didn’t want him to treat her like a woman. He removed his hand and gave her a smile and a curt nod. If that was what she wanted, he’d do his best to oblige. As their portion of the boat reached land, Rupert and Colton jumped out and helped him haul the boat to the sandy beach. Jack surveyed the busy docks just ahead of where they drove ashore in Ipswich.

The large ships and tugs could have run them over without ever taking notice of them. If the witch had run her boat to the mouth of the river and brought the young baron all the way here to the port of Southbend, she’d have been forced to go aground as well.

“Where to, Captain? Where should we begin the search?” Colton asked as he stood, eyes wide and taking in the sights.

Raven snapped a leash on the Great Dane and called her over the side of the boat. Nikki leapt over and sniffed around along the shore. She searched in both directions, but failed to find a scent. After a moment of watching, Jack finally answered Colton. “I’m not sure.”

Rupert had walked up the shoreline toward the docks and started on his way back toward them. He called out as he approached. “Chances are this is all a part of the witch’s plan. She prepared the boat. Even coming here was not an accident. She likely frequents this port. I suggest that we canvas the area and ask questions.”

Jack took a deep breath of the cold, salty air and nodded. “Logical,” he said as he met eyes with the two reapers huddled together over the dog. “What do you two think?”

Monroe eyed the three guardsmen. “I suggest disguises. The duke has no jurisdiction over these southern provinces, and we’re hours south of Moorshead now. Raven is wearing her travelling dress, and only needs to get rid of her weapons. In my rags, I look more like a vagrant than a reaper. But you three in your brown coats and blue suits look the part of Duke’s Guard. If we’re going to be asking questions around this town, you three will not gain much in the way of answers.”

Colton nodded, pulling the pack from his back. “I agree, but I believe getting rid of our coats should be enough. The suits are a common sight in most towns outside of New Haven.”

Rupert’s nostrils flared, and his eyes narrowed. “I am loath to get rid of my coat, sir. I don’t agree with the idea that the guard has no bearing but a negative one in the southern province.

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