Category Archives: Servant of the King

Chapter 41 Hunter Lakhoni emerged from the dank dimness of the slave barracks into the shadow of the great mountain. The sun had almost fully disappeared behind the mountains now, leaving the sky bright but the city in the strange … Continue reading →

Chapter 40 Attack “Get up, kid.” A sudden pain in Lakhoni’s side roused him from a slumber he had not expected to find after his visit with Alronna last night. He blinked to clear the sleep from his eyes. Cho … Continue reading →

Chapter 39 Guardians Silence reigned, but for the sound of steady breathing and the faint noise of dogs whimpering in their sleep. Heart beating wildly, Lakhoni picked his way across the room, carefully stepping around and over the other dog-boys. … Continue reading →

Chapter 38 The King “You will collect your pay in food.” The stout man spat noisily into the dust at Lakhoni’s food. “And a place to sleep.” Lakhoni nodded, having trouble tearing his eyes from the growth sprouting from the … Continue reading →

Chapter 37 To the Dogs He ducked behind a huge pile of sailcloth with heavy rope on it to keep the ocean winds from blowing it away. He had learned the hard way the day before that the wharf guards … Continue reading →