Womba

Through the sandstorm, through the wind-whipped forest, and now caught in the shifting, rock-strewn gorge, Womba struggled to climb up toward the light, clinging to the sheer walls of a newly opened ravine for all she was worth.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Womba looked at him all doe-eyed and dewy, and was about to tweak his bindings loose and carry him off when another visitor appeared out of the mist and took a seat at the fire.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Moments later, he came walking back with Womba, unconscious and draped over his shoulders, with Og rubbing his bruised hands, but making his own way beside them.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Yob will be of no help-he has gone back to bury Womba, and Wiggulf has more than he can handle with the floods.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Womba beat down her rage and tears, promised herself the pleasure of carving the Sumifan woman's bones into ten thousand beads, and kept climbing.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

As the beast opened his faceted ruby eyes, Womba caught the full force of his furious stare.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

"But maybe that's not a good idea-we might see Womba even sooner. ..."

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Beside him lay Womba, still clutching Og's lost boot in her clawed fingers.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

His song had taken him away from Womba, but he had no idea where it had dropped him.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996

Disoriented, taken from her sleep, Womba shook herself, her little yellow eyes not believing what they saw.

Song of Time McLaren, Teri 1996