Demigod of WarChapter 21
Day 27: John’s eyes snapped open at the soft treads in the hall beyond his door. Two? Yes, two sets of feet moved cautiously until they were standing just outside. He heard leather creak, and the occasional click of metal on metal. His hand slipped off the pallet to find the Tooth’s haft. What is it? She asked. Someone just outside, be ready. I am always ready, even when you’re busy stabbing your woman. John had no reply to that, but whoever it was seemed inclined to wait. He debated...