Each killing steals a bit of humanity until a murderer is nothing more than an animal. A hunger replaces the spirit. A want for what was lost, but as with innocence, the soul can never be replaced. Joy, love, and peace flee such a vessel and in their stead blooms a desire for blood and death.
Michael J. SullivanRoyce nodded. โInvest in crossbows. Next time stay hidden and just put a couple bolts into each of your targetโs chests. All this talking is just stupid.โ โRoyce!โ Hadrian admonished. โWhat? Youโre always saying I should be nicer to people. Iโm trying to be helpful.
Michael J. SullivanIt was a trap after all,โ Alric said. He turned to Royce. โMy apologies for doubting your sound paranoia.
Michael J. SullivanAny chance heโs turned a new leaf and taken up sailing for real?โ โAbout as likely as me doing it.โ Hadrian eyed Royce for a heartbeat. โI put him at the top of the list.
Michael J. SullivanAnd you? Did you find the doorknob?โ Hadrian picked up a jug and downed several swallows, drinking so quickly some of the water dripped down his chin. He poured some in his palm and rinsed his face, running his fingers through his hair. โI didnโt even get close enough to see a door.โ โWell, look on the bright sideโโHadrian smiledโโat least you werenโt captured and condemned to death this time.โ โThatโs the bright side?โ โWhat can I say? Iโm a glass-half-full kinda guy.
Michael J. SullivanEach killing steals a bit of humanity until a murderer is nothing more than an animal. A hunger replaces the spirit. A want for what was lost, but as with innocence, the soul can never be replaced. Joy, love, and peace flee such a vessel and in their stead blooms a desire for blood and death.
Michael J. SullivanYou think heโs still alive?โ Royce asked, nodding his head toward Alric. โSure,โ Hadrian replied without bothering to look. โHeโs probably sleeping. Why do you ask?โ โI was just pondering something. Do you think a person could smother in a wet potato bag?โ Hadrian lifted his head and looked over at the motionless prince. โI really hadnโt thought about it until now.
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