Depths of Peril - Story Snippet @ Official Site

The second part of the story In the Eye is up at The Depths of Peril site:

“There you are.” Casimir rounded the circling staircase where Nadia stood looking out a window. “I thought you’d be preparing with the others in the open cellar.”

She smiled as she looked at him. Her face always lit up with that smile.

“I needed a break. They’re working us like mules!” She laughed and looked back out the window.