Bitter Victory

~Kaelar~

Both Rowena and I stood motionless, rooted to the spot on the hardwood floor. We gazed at Soren’s retreating back as he disappeared into the heavy shadows beyond the dim glow of the porch light. The icy winter air blew in fiercely through the wide-open front door, bringing a flurry of snowflakes with it. The sudden gust of wind set the fireplace crackling loudly, sparks flying up the chi