Three
A Perilous Proposal
Kalum sat alone in his thoughts, the warmth of the fireplace relaxing his bones. He’d been away far too long. He remembered the life he’d lived before, his companions at his side. So many adventures they’d shared. Blemm sat in the far corner, re-wrapping the handle of his war hammer, humming an ancient tune, while Hack sat at the table hunched over a square glass plate, one of his many gadgets. His nimble fingers danced over the images and words displayed on the datapad.
Kalum shook his head in wonder. Everything seemed different now, but his companions were still with him. The years had separated them in time and place, but the bonds of friendship held them together for a lifetime. Just one message and they’d put their lives on hold to answer his call. And her
