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The Emerald Dagger

By: Barbara M. Hodges

... forearm of newly healing and older, white-puckered scars. Dirkk flipped the edge of his cape to the side. At his waist, the gold chain leading from a... ... from around his neck sepa- rated into two strands that were embedded in the edges of a hammered gold sheath. Atop the dagger-tooth hilt of the sheath... ...tch,” Dirkk said. He grabbed Thomas’ hand and touched his finger to a wing’s edge. Thomas screamed and Dirkk laughed as he showed Talix Thomas’ finger... .... I am Peter Canterville. And you are?” The man stumbled back and sat on the edge of the bed. “Is Regan with you? She’s a blood relative. She can stop... ...d him and touched his hands caressing her cheeks. Peter, I’m here. The words edged into his mind. His head jerked up and he searched the air above her... ...those who traveled with her. Kelsey saw Delilah open her mouth to speak and waved the girl to silence. “What about this birth?” “All are different, s... ...the tiny mouth formed a tight moue. She looked like a chubby angel. A fierce wave of protective love flowed over Kelsey. Tears flooded her eyes and ra... ... them into large woven baskets. Some looked up as the small party passed and waved before resuming their work. If they only knew, Kelsey thought. The... ...rs urged shoppers to come sample fruits, breads, and roasting meats. Tinkers waved copper-bottomed pots and pans in the air, swearing that any meal wo...

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