Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Reports are coming in that supers are acting out. I’d like to get a handle on that before it becomes a problem. We can’t allow chaos to take over and lead the community to think we’ve lost interest in their well-being.
“You’re up late,” Reilly says as he pokes his head into my office.
I rub my eyes. We don’t need as much sleep as humans, but I’ve exerted a tremendous amount of energy today. Sitting back in my chair, I wave my brother in.
“I had some docs to sign off on. I was interrupted earlier,” I say.
“I heard about that. How is Taylor holding up?”
“She’s fine. That woman is much stronger than she looks.”
“I bet. I can feel their powers growing, you know.”
“I’ve noticed it too. It’s only been a week, but they all are changing.”
“I wonder what it all means,” Reilly muses. “Why now?”
“Your guess is as good as mine. I’m grateful, but it does seem like strange timing.”
“Kendrick hasn’t seen Mabruk yet?” I ask.
“No, I haven’t. She’s never there when I go,” Kendrick says as he appears in the doorway.
“Um, interesting,” I murmur.
“I was told you called for Cole’s patch,” Kendrick says, looking me in the eyes.
“You have a problem with that?”
“Reel that shit in, little brother. I agree with the decision. If you hadn’t, I would have,” he says as he saunters into the office and takes a seat on the couch with Reilly.
“You assholes are having a party and didn’t bother to invite me?” Ardan says as he walks in.
“I’m working. I don’t have time for a party,” I say.
“I thought with having your mates, the three of you would be in bed this time of night,” Reilly says.
“No place I’d rather be, but none of this is going to take care of itself,” I say as I begin to leaf through paperwork once again.
“I can help out and take some things off your plate after my shifts looking for those bastards,” Reilly says.
“I’ve got it. You focus on finding those motherfuckers. I’m not done with them. They owe me a pound of flesh and I mean to take it. You feel me?”
“Brother, we all want that, but you’re carrying a lot. I can help since I’m unmated.”
“You say that as if you will be for long,” Ardan says. “She’s coming. I can feel it in my bones. Your mate will be here soon enough.”
Reilly frowns. “I’m not holding my breath. I still haven’t found a thirty-year-old Charlie and I’m fresh out of leads at this point.”
“Remember, Mabruk said she would call you to her when the time is right,” Kendrick says.
“Do you know how frustrating that is to hear?” Reilly snaps.
“I’m sorry, brother. I wish I had more to offer,” Kendrick says.
Reilly sighs. “I’m sorry. This isn’t your fault. Bradan, has Taylor’s memories of the fourth sister become clear at all?”
“I wish I could say they have, but they haven’t. I would have told you if they had. What you see through our link is what I see when I try.”
“That gives me nothing,” Reilly growls in frustration.
“Have a bit of patience, brother,” Ardan says.
Reilly glares at him, but I know Ardan doesn’t take offense. We all feel for our youngest brother. I couldn’t imagine being in his shoes. Especially not now, after getting to know and falling in love with Taylor.
Pushed Too Far
“Again,” Bradan barks at me.
I’m bent over with my palms on my knees, trying to catch my breath. He’s been pushing me so hard. I’m tired and ready to get something to eat. I don’t want to train anymore.
“Don’t you think that’s enough? We’ve been at it for hours today. I’m exhausted, Bray,” I say with a pout.
“Do you think your enemies will care that you’re exhausted? Do you think they will hesitate because you’ve been at it for hours? I said again.”
“I said no. I’m tired. I’m done,” I bite back.
I turn to walk away and grab my towel. For the last three weeks all I’ve done is study and train. For a month, I’ve been learning to use my powers, but Bradan has been adamant about training me to use them in combat. My mind and body are spent.
“Taylor,” he growls behind me.
I keep walking. I’m going to find me a sandwich and a nap. He can suck it.
Before I can get to the exit of the gym, he appears in front of me. I stop in my tracks and glare up at him. Anger begins to stir inside me. It rushes through me so fast I can’t stop the power that surges through me.
I hold my hands out, palms up. Flames appear in both palms. My ears and cheeks feel heated as I stand ready to attack.
“There you go. I knew you had it in you.”
“Get out of my way, Bradan,” I snap.