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The man brandishing the sword no longer resembled a zombie. Moment by moment his muscles bulked out until he could have been the Calydonian boar in man form. His clothing suited a warrior from long ago times. The late morning sun glinted off his sword, the rust on the weapon having vanished.
She grabbed Rhade’s arm. “The revenant is rejuvenating.” She couldn’t believe it. She’d only heard of it happening once, and then only after intense rehabilitation by a dedicated Wytchfae.
“I see it.” The venom in Rhade’s voice put her on notice to stay focused. She glanced at her friend Ernesto and was gratified he stood his ground. She looked back at the god of war, taking her lead from his actions.
His fingers tightened around the kitchen knife. “Argus. What hell did you escape from?”
A sneer spread across Argus’ taut lips. “Do you not recall our last encounter in the Centaur Forest, old friend? You left me for dead in the clutches of the Grims.”
“Aye, after you betrayed our unit. Why should I assist a traitor?”
“A brother-in-arms, nevertheless.”
“Such a two-face does not warrant a brother’s care. So the Grims claimed you. What brings you here now?”
“I wanted to see for myself how the mighty war god has fallen. No battle steed. No golden helm. Not even a proper weapon. Were you laboring at the hearth with this juicy camp-following chit?” A guffaw barreled from his chest as his squinty eyes slid over Resa.
Trembling with fury, she bit her lip until she tasted blood.
Rhade gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “You will do well to watch your words, traitor, lest the woman you malign dices your tongue.”
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Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Fantasy Romance
As I told you once, your writing is very suggestive, it’s like watching a movie or one of my fav. PC games: Sacred, Diablo II.
You are too kind, Carmen– thank you.I don’t know the game Sacred Diablo, but what a cool name!
oh, they are 2 different games. One is Sacred9 I lost so many hours playing it but haven’t finished the quest), the second is Diablo2. This one I finished, and won the admiration of my students who’d never imagined their elderly English teacher has such hobbies.
Great post! I love the visual descriptions
Thanks, Cathy:) I appreciate your kind words.
Your descriptions are always so vivid!! I love his reassuring squeeze to her shoulder.
Thank you, Sarah. I’m glad he was aware of her distress.
A fantastic snippet, Flossie. I loved the verbal sparring, especially that sting at the end 🙂
Hwh hwh, Mae. Rhade had her back, didn’t he?
Great descriptions … well done.
Thanks, Iris:)
like the threat at the end. I feel he’s going to run into trouble.
He just may run into trouble at that, Joselyn.
Love the “squinty eyes”, your descriptions are always great. Love that she could do him dirt. Great story!
I am glad you liked the bad guy’s squinty eyes and Resa’s testy tendencies, Jean.
I could see it all in my head. You’re an amazing .
Oh, I’m so glad it was clear enough for you to see in your head, Morgan.