Shadow of the Wolf by Tim Hall

Author:Tim Hall
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2015-06-27T16:00:00+00:00

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Cernunnos lay in the cave, drifting in and out of consciousness, while Robin hunted and foraged for them both. He sat with the old man for hours, telling him stories he remembered from his childhood with Marian. The old man never gave any sign he was even listening, but for Robin it was good to lose himself in the old tales.

It was several days before Cernunnos showed any real signs of life. He cleared his throat and asked Robin to help him sit upright against the wall.

“Wonder if she made this happen … all part of her plan,” the old man said. “Stay … away from her, you understand? She will offer … attractive things … offer them for free … but they will carry a high price, in the end. Where’s your knife? Give it to me.”

He took Robin’s woodsman’s blade and there was the sound of sawing. He pushed the knife back into Robin’s hands, along with something else. Something furry to the touch. A piece of antler.

“Pieces of old gods …,” Cernunnos said, “hold great power. Even now. This … this will help you see the ripples in the pond. Wouldn’t be giving you this if I was thinking straight. The kind of shortcut she would offer. Take it, and promise you will stay away from her.”

He rested his head back against the cave wall and soon he was sleeping. Robin turned the piece of antler in his hand. It was hollow and slipped over his finger like a ring.

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