Roxie balled up her ripped shirt, figuring she’d throw it away in the nearest garbage, then picked up the half-full glass bottle. She peeked around the corner to find Aerigo leaning against the pawnshop’s glass window. He looked up at her, his expression pensive.
“Now what?” Roxie asked.
“Take you home to get some rest.” Aerigo drew closer and collected his pack. “But let me get my dagger first.”
Oh, this is going to be fun. Roxie was not looking forward to explaining to Grandma everything that just happened.
Acknowledgments
Thank you Quentin Whitfield for throwing me a lifeline, giving me a second chance as a writer, being my sounding board and therapist in things us creative types struggle with, and doing everything in your power to help me succeed as an author. Words cannot speak as loud as my continuous effort to learn and grow as a writer, and to keep pursuing my dream. Thank you, Kristin Jacques, who whipped this story into shape and saved me from writing bad romance. Anyone who reads this book is indebted to your editing and critiquing skills. Thank you, Simon Guajardo, for throwing me a different type of lifeline, one that’s allowed me to put forth the time, energy, and effort necessary to become a successful author, and for believing in me even on the days I don’t. And of course a big thank you to my friends and family, who’ve cheered me on over the years.
The Works of S.M. Welles:
Strength (Aigis Trilogy, Book 1)
Courage (Aigis Trilogy, Book 2)
To Ocean’s End
S.M Welles’ Blog:
http://smwelles.wordpress.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004516564473&fref=ts
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5823070.S_M_Welles?from_search=true
About the Author
S.M. Welles has recently moved from New England to Arizona, where she’s now a full-time author and part-time online gamer. When her brain needs a break, she runs around killing people in League of Legends and Guild Wars 2. She’s finally retired from eight years of World of Warcraft and eagerly anticipates the release of Elder Scrolls Online.
Aaaaaaand I don’t know what else to put here.