Land of Shadows (The Legend of the Gate Keeper Book 1) (26 page)

She glanced back in Azek’s direction with a look of concern before turning the knob. She entered slowly, wondering what this could possibly be about. There before her was a large man in a dark cloak, kneeling on assorted blankets someone was kind enough to provide. They had been placed there so he would not get blood on the floor from his many lacerations. The wounds did not appear fresh, but probably were constantly reopening due to improper stitching and constant movement.

“My lady,” he said in a deep, steady voice. “We have won the day, true, but yet another threat remains. We must prepare.”

She gazed a long time at the dark, hooded figure before speaking. “So I am to assume you are now completely committed to our cause?” she asked in a cool voice despite the unnerving sight.

“Make no mistake. I bring warning, but I do not serve you,” he boomed as those unnatural, eerie green eyes rose to meet hers from under his hood. “I am sworn only to the Gate Keeper.

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Continue the adventure!

Book 2: 
“Siege of Night”

Book 3: 
“Lost Empire”

Book 4: 
“Reborn”

Book 5:
“The Trials of Ashbarn”