Royce is a survivor. You’ve never seen the beast, and he’s lived his whole life in its stomach, yet managed not to be digested.
Royce made to protest, but Hadrian held up his hand. Relax. I’ll deal with Count Nightshirt.Viscount.What’s the difference?A whole lot of money.
Royce reached out and deliberately knocked Hadrian’s mug over, spilling the ale across the end of the table and onto the floor. Hadrian pushed away from the table and looked at Royce, surprised. What’...
Royce saw to his horse’s needs; then, finding a suitable place, he unrolled his blanket and lay down.I take it we’re camping here, then?Royce said nothing, still refusing to acknowledge his existence....
Royce scanned the interior. Nobody home, he said at length.Wasn’t last time either. I’m surprised they haven’t tightened security up more.Oh yeah, a single break-in after centuries is something to sch...
Royce sighed. The sigh was new. You don’t know this woman. This isn’t your problem.I know that.So why are you helping her?Because that’s what people do. They help each other. If you saw a man lying in...
Royce smiled. See, you can always count on people doing what is best for themselves. Like I did? Hadrian said. The smile left Royce’s lips. You’re a freak of nature or the world’s greatest fool. I’m s...
Royce stared at him a second. What? You heard me-you hear every stupid thing anyone ever says. That’s the most annoying thing about you. Well, not the most -it’s actually really hard to order them. Th...
Royce started for the steps.Hadrian whirled with his hand up. No! Just relax. Let me deal with this.Royce hesitated, more because Hadrian was blocking the way than because he agreed.Everyone turned to...
Royce took out his dagger and drove it into the table, where it stood upright. Look at the blade. Is it bright or dark? Hadrian narrowed his eyes suspiciously. The brilliant surface of Alverstone was...
Royce traveled wrapped in his cloak with the weight of the rain collapsing the hood around his head—not a good sign for Thranic and Bernie. Until then, Royce had played the part of the good little sai...
Royce turned to Hadrian. It’s supposed to make them look tough, but all it really does is make it easy to identify them as thieves for the rest of their lives. Painting a red hand on everyone is prett...
Royce wanted to stab him,
Royce watched the courier ride out of sight before taking off his imperial uniform. Turning to face Hadrian, he said, Well, that wasn’t so hard.Will? Hadrian asked as the two slipped into the forest.R...
Royce’s tone shifted between amazed and angry but finally settled on a nice restrained tempest.
She was too proud to eat her share of what little food we had. She told me she had. She swore she did. But every time I complained about being so hungry it hurt, she always offered me a nut or a parti...
This isn’t the future I’d expected. Even a glowing wasteland or Mad Max desolation would have been better. No God. No family. No country or patriotism. Just a bunch of Ken dolls without Barbies. The g...
Sebastian nodded his way. This is Hadrian … er, Hadrian… He snapped his fingers and looked for help. Blackwater. He extended his hand and shook with each. And where do you hail from, Hadrian? Eugene a...
Shall we, partner? See you on the other side, pal. Hadrian threw his arms around the thief and, surprisingly, felt Royce hug him back. With one final smile, Royce pushed open the door and disappeared...
She noticed the bandage on Mauvin’s arm. You’re wounded?More embarrassed than anything. But that’s bound to happen when you’re a Pickering fighting beside Hadrian. Doesn’t really hurt that much, hones...
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