The Cyber Chronicles Book I: Queen of Arlin by T C Southwell

Author:T C Southwell [Southwell, T C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: T C Southwell
Published: 2011-06-30T15:57:16+00:00

Chapter Ten

For two days, Sabre lay unmoving. Tassin found that there was something oddly endearing about being around him in his helpless state, even though she longed for him to wake. The wood had all been burnt, and she lived on dry meat and water. She spent most of her time sitting beside him, stroking his face and willing him to get better. Sometimes she talked, telling him of her past experiences and future plans. Sabre's colour improved, and he grew a soft beard, but she did not dare to try to shave him with the razor-sharp knife he always used. At night, she slept beside him, the steady beat of his heart reassuring her.

On the third day, she calculated that there was only enough food for another four days. Often she walked to the edge of the cliff and gazed down at the warmer climes below, wishing she could get him down to them. The thought of leaving him did cross her mind. She may be able to reach Olgara in time to find men and come back for him before he died of dehydration, but she was unwilling to take the chance that she might not make it back in time. Sabre had become precious.

Tassin was sitting beside him with her knees drawn up, her chin resting on them as she contemplated the snowy scene outside, when bedlam erupted. The only warning was a flash of red that caught her eye and made her look down at Sabre in surprise. Erratic red lights flickered to and fro along the length of the brow band, and Tassin’s breath caught in excitement. Sabre's eyes flicked open, his brow furrowed in a deep frown, and his hands flashed up and gripped the brow band. With a cry of dismay, Tassin grabbed his arms and tried to stop him from pulling at the band. His eyes were wild and white-ringed, his lips drawn back in a silent snarl. She pried at his fingers, trying to release them from the band.

"Sabre! Stop it! Stop! Leave it, Sabre!"

Sabre lashed out, hit her in the chest and knocked her back against the cave wall, cracking her head on it. His sudden violence and the blow to her head stunned her, and she watched in horror as he continued his silent battle. His fingers were white with strain as he strived to pull the band from his head, and he gasped harshly through clenched teeth.

"Sabre! Stop it, you can't get it off!"

The futile struggle continued for another few seconds, then his eyes rolled back and closed, and he slumped. Worried, she moved closer to inspect the band. Fresh blood seeped from around the struts, and his tugging had straightened the bent ones. The crack in the crystals was closed, but the band was black once more. Tassin studied his peaceful face and rubbed her aching head. Finding a cloth in one of the bags, she wiped away the blood, then used the strips of blanket that

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