![]() Jaws of the Wolf
-- EXCERPT: After the meeting broke up, Gelvira sat by the fire, mulling over everything she’d heard. The wood creaked as someone sat beside her. Their reiks’ son, Widin. She scowled. She wasn’t in the mood to talk to him. Not after the way he’d treated Pa. “It must be a lot to take in,” Widin said. “Most of the men will be riding to war. Sorry, not to war. To rebuild old Roman fortifications.” His face darkened and he compressed his lips. “Did you come to Erdeu to round up warriors in Lord Angmar’s name?” Gelvira asked. He smiled. “Also to see you.” She glanced around. Praise the Great Mother, Ma hadn’t heard. She’d be planning their wedding feast. Widin motioned toward her amulet. “This is new. Did you make it?” She nodded. “After the raid. I worked on it in the evenings, to take my mind off the Huns.” There was no way she’d tell him its purpose. He traced the outline of the wolf. “I would have thought flowers or birds more appropriate for a maiden?” A shiver ran through her. A wrongness. Then heat flared from the metal. Widin snatched his hand back. “It … burnt me. Was it made using the Becoming One?” “Yes,” she replied, head spinning with excitement. Had her amulet really done that? He scowled. “Our people are under attack. You shouldn’t be wasting your time making baubles.” “It’s a practice piece,” she replied, biting down on her anger. “Master Raginmar used it to teach me the rudiments of the Becoming One.” “Ah, I see.” Widin’s black look faded. “You must make me something useful, once you’ve mastered the art. I’ll need the gods’ aid far more than you, safe behind your palisade.” He wound his fingers through hers and pulled them against his chest. Ma noticed the gesture, and beamed. “If it wasn’t for the Huns, I’d marry you before summer’s end,” he said, leaning close so his breath brushed her skin. “My father would prefer I took a wife who brings more political advantage. He doesn’t see it, but you’ve much in your favour: you’re well born, brave, and quite lovely to look at. And your jewellery will bring me renown, now you’re learning the Becoming One.” “You honour me,” Gelvira replied, lowering her eyes so he couldn’t see her dismay. Marry him after the way he’d behaved? She couldn’t bear the thought. “As you said, you’re a warrior. You must deal with the raiders first. At times like these, marriage must wait.” For one terrible moment, she felt almost grateful to the Huns. ![]()
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10 Comments
Bea LaRocca
11/12/2018 03:40:46 am
Congratulations on the recent book release. Great cover and excerpt. Thanks so much for sharing
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Michele Soyer
11/12/2018 05:44:29 am
the title intrigues me....Pretty cover
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Janet W.
11/12/2018 06:03:51 am
This historical aspect of this book will make it so interesting to read!
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Sara Zielinski
11/12/2018 11:24:47 am
Thanks for telling me about this book.
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heather
11/12/2018 03:36:04 pm
I love the cover of this one and the book sounds super good.
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Victoria
11/12/2018 04:12:55 pm
I love the cover!
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Dale Wilken
11/12/2018 09:42:48 pm
Sounds great.
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Elena
11/13/2018 03:31:51 pm
Sounds like a good read. Thanks!
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Julie Barrett
11/15/2018 07:36:19 am
This book looks really good! Would love to read! Cover is awesome too!
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Jolanda
11/19/2018 01:42:58 am
Sounds like a good read.
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