maverick – Kilena Shrelack

Miss Knight Book 2 – Chapter 1 -Hunted

“Goodnight, Targath,” Kilena kindly wished him, settling the side of her head on a thin pillow of straw. A scoff replied, and Targath turned over to put his back to her from the other side of the cramped floor.

Kilena fondly smiled, knowing Targath was upset by her tenacity and refusal to sleep on the bed. He insisted she claim the bed for herself to have a better rest. She argued that sleeping on the floor was preferable to the ground. In the end, the bed and its mattress of straw on wooden slats remained empty. That heated disagreement left them both sleeping on the floor almost back to back.

Chapter 1 – This Provincial Life

“Good morning.” “How’s your family?” “In good health, thank you.” The early summer sun shined that morning just over the horizon, spilling a pale yellow light across rooftops. Bakers, who had been awake before dawn, carried trays outside to attract customers with the alluring scent of warm breads. The blacksmith and tinkerer, with their shopsContinue reading “Chapter 1 – This Provincial Life”

Miss Knight: Rune of Renewal

The knight’s command to flee fell on deaf ears. Ezekiel was petrified, rooted to the stone floor and wide, honey brown eyes transfixed on the skeleton whose helm nearly grazed the ceiling of the mausoleum. Disarmed, the skeleton lumbered forward, emitting a groan that made the air vibrate with rage. The guardian swung to strikeContinue reading “Miss Knight: Rune of Renewal”