Torche Tombante
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Chapter 21 – All Avenues of Investigation
A quick glance showed Anselme that his host was currently preoccupied with a call gone long, giving him time to wander about the room not usually afforded him on such infrequent visits. The occasional utterances the Legate made were either pointed or vague, indicating that this call was in his capacity as Grand Marquis, a…
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Chapter 20 – Lasting Effects
The second notification in as many minutes appeared and vanished at the bottom of Anselme’s screen. The first, he knew without looking, was no more than a reminder of his impending introduction to the new team member from America, but the one from Legate Kristensen piqued his curiosity. He knew leaving the Legate waiting was…
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Chapter 19 – Intimate Dinner
Apprehension twisted in Askatla’s stomach as the trees and houses along Rue de Rollingergrund swished by on the way to Château de Septfontaines. She had confirmed that all the wounds at least remained closed when Oeuf helped change out the bandages around her feet for lower profile plasters so she could wear her customary court…