Death is Life
Series Metadata
Listing Series
-
Tags
Summary
“They were deployed on graduation day.”
“No!” the slam of her palm against the wood of the table reverberated across the room. Her head whipped around, glistening blue orbs pining Anacostia in place, “No.” She gulped, mouth trembling, “Raelle is at War College. She...she’s there, and safe, and we are going to get her.”
Anacostia looked tired. Her normally perfect posture was gone, replaced by an exhausted slouch. She couldn’t hide the agony in the corner of her gaze. Couldn’t defend the wrinkles in her clothing or the dip of her chin. “She was brave.” A small sad smile, “Like we all knew she was. So god damn brave.”Series
- Part 1 of Death is Life
-
Tags
Summary
“You shouldn’t be here.”
Scylla blinked, her thumb automatically clicking the lighter.
Anacostia settled beside her, uniform starched and ironed, buttons shining and shoes polished. “It’s not safe for you here. Anyone could see you.”
Scylla shrugged, schooling her features, “It’s not the first time you’ve told me to stay away from her.”
Series
- Part 2 of Death is Life
-
Tags
Summary
And Anacostia was standing at the podium, taking the place where a regal Bellweather had spoken about a heroic cousin seconds before.
Scylla’s lips trembled as the officer stood tall, face impassive.
She didn’t want to hear this.
She couldn’t move away.
Series
- Part 3 of Death is Life
-
Tags
Summary
Scylla inhaled deeply, “You believe she’s alive.”
“You don’t?”
“Why should I believe you?
Series
- Part 4 of Death is Life