For once, he was not embarrassed or ashamed of the coverage in the press. He was glad the story was out there, that the public was aware of the truth of what happened at Saint Bridget’s Square. But more, he was glad that everyone knew what he always had: that Maradaine was full of champions. If something went wrong, someone would be there. He could count on the people of this city.
“Does anyone need more wine?” he asked. For tonight, for at least one night, he could let his guard down.
About the Author
Marshall Ryan Maresca is a fantasy and science-fiction writer, author of the Maradaine Saga: four braided series set amid the bustling streets and crime-ridden districts of the exotic city called Maradaine, which includes The Thorn of Dentonhill, A Murder of Mages, The Holver Alley Crew and The Way of the Shield. He is also the author of the upcoming Velocity of Revolution, and has been a playwright, an actor, a delivery driver, and an amateur chef.
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