Sleeper Of The Wildwood Fugue (Book 7) by Charles E. Yallowitz

Author:Charles E. Yallowitz [Yallowitz, Charles E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2015-04-05T23:00:00+00:00

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Delvin watches the large gathering of people surrounding the tiny group of mourners in the courtyard. A few young children run after the peacocks, but the adults all have the same expression on their faces. Even the Grasdons look emotionally exhausted, a sign that this event has become far too common in their lives. The former mercenary knows the feeling far too well after burying so many battlefield brothers. He is sure that most of them have run out of tears and are more focused on when their next loved one will fall. From the high balcony, he can see that only Kira is crying as she clings to Luke’s arm. The forest tracker sits quietly and holds her, but his attention is obviously more on Wayland who occasionally scowls at his daughter’s heartbreaking display.

“Something about that man is worrying me,” Sari says, snapping Delvin out of his thoughts. She backs away from the railing after a quick glance. “He is really angry about Luke being here. Did you hear him yelling about not wanting a freak of nature in the family after Asher told him about the transformation?”

“It was over the top, but I can’t say I’m surprised. The man needs a target for his rage and Luke is technically taking his daughter away,” the warrior states. He bows with his fist to his chest when Asher looks in his direction, the noble nodding a thank you. “The rest of the family are nice, but I still have to leave. At least Asher understands and won’t stop me. Quill and Wayland might be an issue if they catch me. Why are you up here, Sari?”

The gypsy walks over to the railing and frowns at the people below. “If Nyx was standing with another guy and his family, would you want to be down there? Besides, I don’t want to make the Grasdons uncomfortable with my presence. It’s not the time to compete with Kira even though she keeps demanding it. She really wants me to fight for Luke, but I’m afraid I’d crush her and ruin everything.”

“I’m sorry things have become strained and complicated. If it makes you feel better, I’m really happy to have a friend see me off.”

“She is not the only one here,” Timoran states from the doorway. Fizzle darts off the barbarian’s shoulder and lands on Delvin’s head. “I can understand not hearing Sari enter the room, but I am not a silent walker. Can I request that you remain here or take someone with you?”

“I can’t do that because Kira’s family needs us here,” Delvin answers, walking into the room to start packing. He tosses his clothes into his bottomless bag, not bothering to fold them or see if they are clean. “All of you are very important to the defense of the manor. With Asher here, I’m not really needed. He knows the terrain and is an excellent tactician. That means I can go looking for Nyx and Dariana without causing trouble.”

“Fizzle go with Delvin,” the drite declares, leaning forward to look the warrior in the eye.

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