Secrets of Arkana Fortress by Andy P Wood

Author:Andy P Wood [Wood, Andy P]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-05T23:00:00+00:00

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‘What the fuck went on then?’ Carlo rubbed his head, the throbbing pain from the blow giving him visible grief.

Evie padded a wet cloth on the back of his head, taking special care as the ship rocked about on its way, and more importantly away from the Isles of Dinsk. ‘You took a helluva blow to the back of the head, mate.’

He recoiled as she pressed against the bruise beneath his hairline. ‘Give it here.’ He snatched the cloth from her and saw to his own injury. ‘What about Bardi and Savi then? Are they safe?’ He glanced around the room, a poorly lit one below deck, then back to Evie.

A hard lump formed in her throat. She knew that these three particular men were close friends, like brothers when it came down to it, and to tell Carlo that the pair of them had gone missing overboard into the dark waters was hard enough to even contemplate let alone actually do.

The pause on her face spoke for itself for Carlo. He held his head in his other hand and groaned like an undead creature rising from the grave. His hand tightened around the wet cloth, and it was all he could do to keep himself from bawling.

Evie put an arm around him and held him awkwardly. ‘They might be alive… we don’t know yet.’

‘But?’ he asked shakily.

‘But… it isn’t looking good so far. The entire ship has been combed according to the captain.’

Carlo grunted again. ‘I don’t trust that guy.’

‘Who? The captain? Why not?’

‘He just doesn’t seem like someone who’s been sailing ships in stormy seas for nigh on two decades.’

‘Well I’ll give you that.’ She paused, her lips screwing up. ‘But just because he’s not some rickety old sea dog with one leg and a lack of hygiene, it doesn’t mean he ain’t a captain who’s been floating around for a long time.’

With a huff Carlo dabbed his head again, gritting his teeth audibly. ‘Just watch your back, OK Evie? Things ain’t adding up at the moment.’

She stood up, careful not to bang her head on the splintered ceiling above. The room seemed to be closing in around her. ‘Things haven’t been adding up for a long time, Carlo. It’s the way of this world nowadays.’

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