Penalty Company#4 E-Book

T.K. Myur

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Fantasy und Science-Fiction
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

A meeting of the New and Old World orders at the center of the world. New Revelations abound as Michael and Waarp come face to face with their destinies.

Leseprobe

T.K. Myur

Penalty Company#4

Depradation

Dedicated to my Editor Angeline with love.BookRix GmbH & Co. KG81371 Munich

Chapter 1

Chapter1

Ashli Korvin awoke with a start. She looked left seeing Ziggy’s sleeping form. She sighed running her fingers through his hair. She was beginning to take his peaceful slumber for granted. So much had changed in a short time. “Fancy a meal?” said a cool low voice. “Michael?” “I’m finally home.” he said stepping out of the shadows into the dim early morning light.

Ashli rose slowly hugging him tightly. “Oh Michael! I was so worried.” “Shh. Come out to the patio,there’s someone I’d like you to meet.” Michael said smiling and taking her by the hand. “Company? This early?” she balked. “ Relax.” he said as he lead her out into the warm morning. Awaiting them was Michael’s Shadowcorps and a tall blue skinned female with back length onyx hair and gem like pink eyes. “Ashli, I’d like you to meet Adel Iman. Michael said smiling as Adel took her hand. “Esteemed to make your acquaintance Ashli Korvin, I have heard much about you.” Adel said with a gracious smile. “Nice to meet you as well.” Ashli said returning the smile. Ashli looked at Michael, then back at Adel. She couldn’t recall seeing him smile like that-ever. “There’s much to tell.” Michael said still smiling. 

“Let me get changed and I’ll join you for breakfast. Omelets?” Ashli said raising an eyebrow. “Please.” Michael said licking his lips. 

Malcolm remained on his knees staring up at the woman approaching him. She stopped before him reaching out and touching his face. “My love.” she gasped. Malcolm took her hands in his. “Gramps?” Ozz said eyeing the unfamiliar woman and her gigantic companion. Ozz’s hand went to his cleaver, Annonymuz and Antwan readied their weapons as well. “Stand down boys. Ozz, Antwan meet your grandmother Crone Moriana.” Malcolm said smiling at her. “Grandchildren? Has it been that long?” “Forty years my love.” Her large eyes welled up with tears and Malcolm wrapped his arms around her as Antwan exchanged a look with Annonymuz who shrugged. Ozz’s eyes didn’t leave the behemoth standing next to her, he couldn’t get a read. 

“Where’s Roman?” Malcolm pulled away his face darkening. “Come, we’ve much to discuss.” Malcolm said leading her into the main hall followed by Antwan and the others. Ozz lagged behind frowning. So many changes.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

“Lord Cathedra! An urgent message!” Shouted Rain Man’s page as he burst into the Cathedra’s bedroom waking him abruptly. “It better be for you to disturb my sleep.” Rain Man growled eyes falling upon the youth balefully. “Begging your pardon Lord Cathedra…but…” he said offering The Abyss Cathedra a scroll. He bowed quickly as Rain Man snatched the scroll. He rubbed at his eyes shaking himself awake. He held the scroll eyeing it wildly. He hadn’t seen this seal in forty years. It was the seal of the Crone. 

He popped open the seal looking at the scroll’s contents. “Leave me.” Rain Man commanded. Quickly his page departed leaving him to his message. 

Roman,

It’s time for you to return home.

         Love,

Crone Mother Moriana Abioye

He sat in his bed his eyes wide and focused as he read the words over and over. Home? Was this some kind of joke? Was the old man trying to fuck with him? It wasn’t his style to stoop that low, plus you needed spells only she could cast for that seal. He didn’t have time for this. He needed to go to Mezzo. 

Rumor had it that Maxmillian Robespierre was holding Brooke there. He fully intended to teach him a lesson he would never forget. He could have come after him all he wanted but, just like Palmur he was using her as a pawn. That-was unacceptable. This was the second time it happened, it would be the last. 

Ozz looked down at the ground. What was happening here? All of a sudden they were in a strange place with a strange woman who showed up planning to be his grandmother. His grandfather would know, and he was convinced. Maybe it was the suddenness of it all-or maybe the towering goon she appeared with, but he wasn’t feeling it. “Ozz!” he looked up seeing Annonymuz, Antwan, and his grandparents surrounded him their eyes locked on him. “What? What?! Why’s everyone looking at me?” he growled. “We have a strategy for the meeting at Mezzo.” Malcolm said quietly. 

“Ok great, what is it?” Ozz said his orange eyes lighting up. “Due to our forces being limited as they are we have needed to enlist some aid in order to make sure things go smoothly. Malcolm continued. 

Ozz raised an eyebrow. “Who would help us? I already told you the others from the camps…” Malcolm raised a hand. “The Vicissians that wanted to come with us have. This isn’t about them. We are getting help from Roman and his forces.” Malcolm said flatly. “What exactly are you saying Gramps?!” Ozz growled staring wide eyed at his grandfather. “Ozz…” Malcolm sighed. “Oh, don’t fuck with me, you’ve got to be fucking with me!” Shouted Ozz gritting his teeth. “I don’t like it either Ozz, believe me bruh, but this isn’t just about us.” Antwan said. 

“I have no idea about what’s happened since I’ve been gone but we have to do this for your mother.” Moriana said. “That’s right you have no idea.” Ozz snarled. “Mind your tone.” Malcolm said. "There’s no need for that. Besides, Roman’s home.” Moriana chimed in. Ozz felt it then whirled to see Rain Man standing behind him looking at his mother with eyes wide as saucers. “Mother…it can’t be. How?!” he gasped. “Come, I will explain.” Moriana said taking his hand and leading him into the main hall. Ozz looked at Antwan who shrugged.