Kel took a deep breath. ‘That’s all I have to say. We’ll hammer the rest out as we build this haven for those who have lost their homes. Now I’ll let you go to your beds. Tomorrow comes soon.’ She looked down, then had an idea. ‘Who’s the best woodworker here? Signs, and suchlike?’
There was a murmur among the civilians. They pointed at one man, a burly fellow with straggly red hair.
‘First thing in the morning, will you make us a sign? It’s got to be large enough to be read across the river. It should carry the word “Haven”. Not Fort, just Haven. Because that’s what we are.’ The man nodded as a pleased murmur swept through the room. ‘I thank you for your attention,’ Kel said, and stepped off the box.
The men began to rise from their benches. Brief words of welcome and greeting followed Kel as, limp with the release of tension, she walked back to the seated nobles. Tobe patted her arm awkwardly when she passed; she rested a hand on his bony shoulder. When Kel met Wyldon’s eyes, he nodded, once, in approval. Neal clapped her on the back; Merric punched her shoulder lightly; Dom bowed his head.
‘Now all I have to do is live up to it,’ she pointed out to her friends, and collapsed onto the bench.
April 15–23, 460 the refugee camp on the Greenwoods River April 15–23, 460 the refugee camp on the Greenwoods River Chapter 5: Clerks Chapter 6: Defence Plans Chapter 7: Tirrsmont Refugees Chapter 8: First Defence April 30, 460 Fort Mastiff Chapter 9: Mastiff May 2–3, 460 Haven Chapter 10: The Refugees Fight May 6–June 3, 460 Haven and Fort Mastiff Chapter 11: Shattered Sanctuary June 4–7, 460 Haven and Fort Mastiff Chapter 12: Renegade Chapter 13: Friends Chapter 14: Vassa Crossing June 8, 460 Scanra, between the Vassa and Smiskir Rivers Chapter 15: Enemy Territory June 9–10, 460 the Pakkai road Chapter 16: Opportunities June 10–11, 460 Blayce’s Castle Chapter 17: The Gallan’s Lair Chapter 18: Blayce September 10, 460 Epilogue Cast of Characters Glossary Notes and Acknowledgments Read on for a Preview of Tempests and Slaughter Also by Tamora Pierce About the Publisher
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