Darkness Falls (Tales of the Wolf) Read Online Free

closer to the hilts of his twin sabers which he wore on his back. He moved effortlessly and always in perfect balance, while his violet eyes constantly scanned the darkness for hidden threats.
    When Darnac finally spoke, it was in a soft whisper. “It is time.”
    Blackfang’s heart leapt into his throat. Finally, it was here. Turning back to his prisoner, the werewolf contemplated the trapped gnome’s fate. A huge part of him just wanted to reach out and bite the gnome’s head off. He was nothing more than a digger. They had thousands just like him. However, the logical part of him knew if he did, then he would be delayed in seeing Lalith and that would make her unhappy which in turn would make his life more unpleasant than it was currently. Dropping the gnome, the werewolf stomped over to stand beside the deadly Blademaster.
    Taking one last look at the tasty morsel he just released, Blackfang said, “Come. We shouldn’t keep your mistress waiting.”
    As Blackfang headed off with the Blademaster in tow, the four gnomes cursed their bad luck at being singled out by the warlord but they also praised the spider goddess for getting them out of the encounter alive.
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    The dark elf sorceress was absolutely beautiful. There was no other way to describe her, except maybe mesmerizing. She had the perfect figure; a flat stomach, long legs, firm bottom and perky breasts that were all augmented by the skimpy red silk outfit she wore. Then, there was her face. It was both strong and soft at the same time, depending on her mood. Her waist-length snow-white hair was pulled back off her face by a silver tiara inset with a glowing ruby that tended to enhance her red eyes and onyx skin.
    The two warriors found the Dark Queen sitting cross-legged next to a small pool of dark liquid. Built of the finest marble and lined with silver, it was filled with the blood of one-hundred virgins. This was her scrying pool and it was Lalith’s favorite tool. Through its magic, she could see far off events all across Terreth.
    Even as the warriors stepped into her spell chamber, she pointed at the images that danced on the pool’s dark surface. The scene was simple and yet, heralded the portent they had been waiting on for years.
    It was of the sun shining brightly in a clear blue sky over a heavily walled city. Yet, as they watched, the sun slowly darkened until it was solid black, a solar eclipse. Then the scene would repeat itself.
    Lalith pointed at the omen. “It is time. We have waited nearly twelve years for this day. At Highsun on the day of the spring equinox one week hence, Clotho has declared that the time for our invasion has finally come.”
    Blackfang grinned and his long canine tongue loudly licked his sharp teeth. Whatever either of the two leaders of the Dark Alliance was going to say next was interrupted when Lalith spied a small head peek around the corner and into the spell chamber.
    “Galvorn!”
    The young half-elf stepped into the room. His head was bowed low as he did his best to not make eye contact with either of his two parents. “Yes, mother?”
    “How many times have I told you that you are not allowed in here?”
    “Too many to count, mother.”
    “How many times have I told you to never call me mother?”
    “Too many to count moth….I mean, mistress.”
    Lalith turned her withering glare on the Blademaster. “Darnac, if you cannot control him, I will. This is yours…and his, last warning.”
    Darnac lowered his head. “Yes mistress. It will not happen again.”
    “See to it. We march in three days. Make sure he does not interfere with your duties.”
    “Yes ma’am. All will be taken care of before then. By your leave?”
    Seeing her wave of dismissal, the Blademaster turned away and grabbed the young boy by the scruff of his neck with one hand. Galvorn was about to squeal but Darnac slapped his free hand over the boy’s mouth and dragged him from the