XV
Sanguis et Familia
‘Blood and Family’
The journey from Horea Classis to the Dragon’s Lair was slower on the way back. This was due, in large part, to the presence of Adara and the children.
Lucius ordered a slower pace so as not to jostle them too much. On the way to Horea Classis, the only cargo in the wagon had been Rodric’s corpse.
Lucius had much on his mind as he rode in silence beside Dagon and the others. He was aware of a stillness in the grey air around them. Apart from the gurgling of the river’s rush, all he heard was horse harness, creaking leather and mail, and mumbled conversation. There was no wind now, nor the squawk of birds. The world was brown and grey, lifeless. He thought he should be elated to have his family with him at last, but he felt numb instead.
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