Circle of Thieves: Legends of Dimmingwood (15 page)

Not
An Ending, But A Resting Place

An impatient shove from the Fist behind me brings my
wandering thoughts back to the moment. I pick up my pace, if only to avoid
further rough encouragement from my escort, any one of who would probably
pounce on the least excuse to hurt me.

The candles flicker in the wall sconces lining the stone
corridor leading us away from the Praetor’s audience chamber. But it isn’t the
draft sweeping down the shadowy halls that chills me. It’s the clank of armor,
the ringing echo of the guards’ boots, and the inescapable knowledge that I’m
no better than any of these servants of the Praetor. I have vowed my loyalty
and service to their master, now
my
master, and nothing can wipe that
stain from me.

I have become the enemy.

Continue Ilan’s
journey in Book IV, Redemption of Thieves.

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR

C. Greenwood is the
fantasy pen name of author Dara England, who lives in Oklahoma with her
husband, two young children, and a Yorkshire terrier. To receive updates on
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WRITING AS
C.GREENWOOD

Legends of
Dimmingwood Series

Magic of Thieves ~
Book I

Betrayal of
Thieves ~ Book II

Circle of Thieves
~ Book III

Redemption of
Thieves ~ Book IV

Other Titles

Kingsworn Trilogy ~
Coming 2014

Dreamer’s Journey

WRITING AS DARA
ENGLAND

The Accomplished
Mysteries

Accomplished in
Murder ~ Book One