Retreat Novels & Stories

Every soldier wearing Thorne's colors froze in place, then began retreating in organized formation, abandoning positions they'd been fighting hard to hold just moments earlier. "They're pulling back," Kael said, appearing beside me, blood streaked across his face from a cut above his eyebrow. "Why would they retreat now, when they clearly had numbers on their side." I didn't have an answer, not until I saw him standing at the edge of the treeline, unhurried despite the chaos surrounding him, black eyes calmly surveying the aftermath of a battle he hadn't even bothered participating in himself. Kestrel. "This wasn't meant to be w

It was the only way to save the future of the Nimbria Pack, the only way to preserve the hope of one day defeating the Frostholm Pack. Connor let out a long, loud howl and gave the order to retreat. He ordered the remaining forces to fall back to a safe position and stop any further attacks. In his heart, Connor assured himself that this decision was not made out of a desire to surrender. On the contrary, he understood that a major defeat would destroy any hope the Nimbria Pack had left. So, he fled the battlefield with the remaining warriors.

Necessary. Isabella swallowed. Then looked around the underground chamber. At the abandoned equipment. The forgotten laboratories. The relics of an older Program. "This facility wasn't abandoned." The statement sent a chill through everyone. "What?" Mira whispered. "It was retired." A difference. A very important difference. Because abandoned meant useless. Retired meant replaced. Upgraded. Moved somewhere else. Everyone immediately understood. The island. Vale's island. The real facility. The new Program. The realization settled heavily over the room.

As he passed by, the guest, with a flushed face, grumbled, "What kind of place is this? I can't go back just because of a storm? What about my million-dollar project? Can your resort afford the damages? Find a solution for me right away! I want to return to the Northern City!" "We sincerely apologize, sir. We are not intentionally preventing you from leaving. However, due to the sudden storm, two large trees were uprooted and have blocked the only exit. Additionally, the heavy rain has caused several landslides, making it unsafe to drive in these weather conditions. We kindly ask for your patience. As soon as the road is cleared and deemed safe, we will promptly notify you so that you can le

I didn't kiss a guy for 5 years I'm pretty nervous. And then he touches my lips and it's going automatically. I get lost and almost forget where we are when suddenly the bathroom door opens and I remember Defne in it. I immediately let go of his lips and get into Deniz room before she gets out. "Vay, vay, vay, eniste!" Defne playfully adds in Turkish saying wow three times and uncle to Hudson. Eniste is used in Turkish as the husband of the sister or an aunt. I guess she heard us. They both laugh and I hear their steps going downstairs.

Jordan inquired “Who the FUCK are you questioning!? Do not make me lose my temper on you now. Because you are in my vicinity and no one will come for your rescue. Trust me Jordan” I warned staring at him with wrath and he gulped. “If I were you, I would leave before I get destroyed. That is if you value your life” Jearald advised though he wanted to deal with him too. Jordan nodded slowly and turned around walking away without looking back. “What a jerk!” Jearald cursed and we returned home.

It was making me feel things in my body that I previously never had. I joined Gabe as he washed a red Honda. “How's it going, honey?” I asked. “Good. This is a fantastic turnout, Haven.” Gabe said wiping his forehead, getting suds all in his crinkly hair. I smiled at him as I wiped the suds away. “Thanks, babe.” “You're welcome,” I replied. “I didn't think this many people would show up. We might actually be able to pay for everyone to go on the retreat without them having to take it out of their own pocket.”

When she ended the call with Junxie's mother, Theresa wished and hoped that Junxie Li would listen to her. When Junxie was in his office, Rita called him. He contemplated on answering the call or not. Eventually, he decided to answer his phone. Rita thanked him and said it was too much of a compensation that Junxie Li gave her. She doesn't deserve such an amount of money as compensation from him. Junxie Li didn't comment on what Rita said but simply asked her how she's doing and when she thought she would be discharged. Rita said she can't really say but when she leaves the hospital, she would let him know she has been discharged.

CAPT. CULL POV I nod once toward yet another elder staring at me before walking past him. Many have stopped me to congratulate me this morning, but I can not waste anymore time. I have an appointment to see the home I believe will be mine. It's description was perfect and so far none of the homes I have seen have been the one. I no longer have a transport bracelet strapped to my wrist. I am a retired soldier. I have to travel how most of my people travel, which takes some time.

He filled and delivered the glasses, keeping the last for Silvia, to look straight into her eyes with one of his mischievous smiles. “There you are, woman,” he said, sliding his arm around her waist. “Missed me?” Sean, Jo and Tom stepped a little to the side, like pushed by that energy field that seemed to activate whenever the other two got closer to each other. “I think I need some tagging, y’know?” Jim said. “Hashtagging? I’m afraid I’m getting you a lot of that, and not exactly the kind you like.” “I mean something to help slow people understand I’m not available anymore.”