Page 13 of The Enduring Universe (The Rages Trilogy #3)

IRAVAN

Iravan fragmented.

He remembered a night under a star-filled sky.

G l i m m e r e d

Gone

E x p l o s i o n s in shadows of light.

How was he alive?

Did I win?

* * *

Shards pierced his skin, lulled his consciousness.

Blood turned sharp. The pain was excruciating.

He withdrew, watching.

A grateful thought. Finally.

He drifted

his bubble of protection waning

He waited

relieved

for his end.