A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr

A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr

Author:Patrick W. Carr
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Christian fiction, FIC042080, FIC026000, FIC042000, Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 9781441261021
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00


“There is a way to prove the caravan is in danger.” He brandished the twig like a churchman holding a crosier. “I’ll mark the lot that says Eck is going to attack the caravan and either of you can draw.”

The smile dropped from Naaman Ru’s face as if it had never been. Rokha’s expression became a mask. Errol ignored them and dropped the lots in the oversized pocket of his cloak. A couple of shakes later, he gestured to Ru.

The caravan master reached in and pulled out a lot. There on its side, plainly visible even in the soft light, a charcoal smear marred the pale yellow surface. Rokha and Ru stilled. Good. He had their attention.

He replaced the lot and shook his cloak. “Now you draw, Rokha.”

She shook her head slowly, her expression unreadable. “You play at dangerous games, boy.” Disapproval showed in every line of her stance, but she reached into his cloak and withdrew a lot just the same.

And showed the smear to Ru.

“Once more,” Ru said, his voice tight. He nodded to Rokha, who circled around Errol, peering over his shoulder.

Ru hesitated, the muscles of his jaw bunching before he thrust in his hand and pulled out the same lot.

Errol had just enough time to sense Rokha’s sudden explosive movement.

Then everything went black.

He woke, seated on a well-cushioned chair in Ru’s tent. His hands were tied and the back of his head throbbed like a long-forgotten hangover. The lamplight made his eyes hurt. Naaman Ru and Rokha stood in front of him, their expressions hard. No one else was in the tent.

“Why did you hit me?”

Ru growled in the back of his throat. “Don’t play the fool with me, boy. If you know enough to cast lots, you know I could go to the headsman for harboring you.”



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