Before Halwen's Walls

Before Halwen's Walls is the sixty-eighth chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Upon returning to the army Valon discovers that they are not being commanded by Ukobach and everything seems to be in order. The commanders dispserse and Valon approaches the command tent. He is surprised to see Imma there, though she is not pleased with him and is still sore after his dismissal of her at Kopyragum.

She argues for the two of them to enjoy one another's company but he resists the notion, arguing for the needs of the others. When he states that he is following after Aranicus' intrusion at the temple she is unhappy and strikes him, but he strikes her back without thinking. From the floor she suggests that he force himself on her and he reacts angrily, threatening her with more harm if she tries to impede him.

As he leaves Imma recognizes that he is stronger than she expected and not desperate for her, and it pains her that it is obvious that he fed without her.

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