Rise of Souls: A Prophecy of the Sisters Novella by Michelle Zink Read Free Book Online Page A

deny. Easy to tell herself that it was her imagination, or perhaps a signal fire designed to call the evacuation boats back to shore.
    But after a while, the scent became stronger, the strength and ferocity of it impossible to refute, even though the mist remained, an ever-present shroud over Altus. The clang of swords became less frequent, the shouting and crying finally ceasing completely.
    Then, only the sound of silence remained, the boats rising and falling in the sea, the water lapping against the hulls.

Also by Michelle Zink
Prophecy of the Sisters Series:
    Prophecy of the Sisters

    Guardian of the Gate

    Circle of Fire

Prophecy of the Sisters Novellas:
    Whisper of Souls
    Mistress of Souls

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