Free Short Story - Aftermath

Surviving an ambush is no small matter, even for an accomplished warrior like the Exarch Aurum. Having lost contact with the Mothership, she returns to her refuge full of misgivings, after assuring she left no trace for the pursuers.

A restless night is all she gets after fighting for her life once again. Will the Raging God forgive her doubts? Her failings? The Eldritch Stone marking her as an Exarch can only hum softly, and warm her what little it can.