Harvest of Dreams (The Gods' Dream Trilogy) by Debra Holland

Author:Debra Holland [Holland, Debra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Love Story
Published: 2013-08-30T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

A jolt of energy surged through Tharon’s body, followed by a quick instinct to protect Sadie. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw her move to guard his back, her sword ready. Reassured by her reaction, he sized up the situation. Only a moment elapsed before Tharon saw that the people surrounding him were from Seagem, not the pirates. Another quick scan told him his capturers were mostly women, with a few men who had obvious old wounds. He thought if a fight ensued, and Sadie kept her head during a real attack, they could win through—but a battle would cost many of those standing here their lives.

I’ll not kill another person from Seagem. I’ll drop my sword and let them run me through first.

But what about Sadie? If I have to kill one to protect her…?

The people made no move to rush them, but they also didn’t relax their guard.

It’s up to me. Tharon lowered his sword. “We’re from Zacatlan. We mean you no harm.”

The man with the eye patch squinted his piercing blue eye at them. Something about him seemed familiar, although as far as Tharon knew, he’d never met him. He stood as tall as Tharon with broad shoulders. His erect bearing and ready stance made him look like he’d been a soldier.

The man gestured with his sword. “You don’t look like one of the seascum. But how do we know you’re really from Zacatlan?”

Sadie followed his lead, lowering her sword and stepping to face the leader. “Because we came through the window in the temple. Guinheld holds it open for us.” Her tone radiated sincerity.

The soldier’s mouth slanted in a scowl.

“I’m Sadie Issacson, and this is Tharon.”

Tharon nodded in greeting.

The man grunted in reply. “You say the Goddess holds the window open?”

“She does,” Tharon said.

“We could look through?”

“You can.” He was relieved. This inquiry boded well for peace between them.

“Even better, you can go through,” Sadie said earnestly. “Many people from Seagem fled to Zacatlan during the invasion. Even some priests and priestesses.”

An intake of breath sounded from some of those surrounding them. A few relaxed their stances. Eye Patch barked an order.

His crew took defensive positions again.”

With his free hand, the soldier motioned a lad forward.

The gangly boy held his sword at the ready. Clearly he’d received weapons training.

“Mar, run to the temple and see if what they say is true. If it is, stand in front of the temple, take off your shirt and wave it over your head. We can see that from here. If not, cross your arms over your chest, and take your time getting back because I don’t want you to have to witness—” he gave a slight jerk of his sword hand “—what will happen to them if they’re lying.”

Sword in hand, the boy set off at a lope.

Sadie tilted her head to the side and gave the soldier her charming smile. “Tell me your name,” she coaxed.

“Philan.”

Philan…Philan. Tharon racked his brain. That name sounded familiar. Important.

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