The Butcher's Bride
Intricate tribal tattoos swirled across his chest and down his arms, telling the story of a thousand battles.
In his right hand, he dragged a massive, curved blade, a falchion made of dull, dark iron. It carved a trench in the gravel as he walked.
The Butcher.
Vance was standing between the stranger and the car, his gun raised. But Vance was trembling so hard the weapon shook.
"Stop!" Vance screamed, his voice cracking. "This is a Bloodmoon transport! You are violating the—"
He didn't stop. He didn't even slow down.