They didn’t, this time. He merely nodded and put his arm around her shoulders, and they walked in silence. Normally she wouldn’t allow such a display of affection in front of her women, but since leaving Atherton she felt as if some weight had been lifted from her, and that she was a different Agate. It was as if the very act of leaving, of heading back towards home, had instigated some change in her that was still working at all the small corners of her mind.
The very thought of it made her stomach clench in fear. For some reason, she felt this change would not stop working until she was destroyed completely.
Oh, Ixchel. What’s happening to me? she prayed fervently, but the Goddess gave her no answer.Be sure to check out the other great SFFSat authors HERE!
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Damn - she's on that crazy path of no return. I hate that path!
ReplyDeleteI still haven't started Bellica yet. I totally have to get on that (need more time! - or Elves, or something).
Don't do it! Walk away! Don't...you're still going to do it. Aren't you? smh
ReplyDeleteChange is a necessary part of life...or maybe death. Good!
ReplyDeleteOh no, this is not going to end good. But good stuff, Katje!
ReplyDeleteNice little snippet...hope it works out for her, better than being completely destroyed anyway.
ReplyDeleteI suppose there's always a fear in change. Great snippet (and, like Cary, I need to get on with reading Bellica - next in my TBR list!)
ReplyDeleteChange... the hell we put our characters through for the sake of a good story! I can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet!!
Nice insight into her character. Scary change.
ReplyDeleteAll sounds very ominous!
ReplyDeleteEvolution is necessary. She'll be reet.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I'm glad you're all enjoying the snippets from The Jade Star of Athering. I'm really enjoying writing it. :)
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