Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Thankfully, I won’t have to be in this body long because I don’t think I would get used to the tiny voice. It would drive me crazy after a few hours. However, he was the easiest vessel to take over without notice.
“We’ll have to see what your mother and father think of that. If it’s fine with them, I would love to.”
“Good. I have something for you. It will help you get into the clubhouse. They will know we invited you and they’ll get you right to Mom and Dad.”
I reach into the little boy’s pocket and pull the coin from inside. The old man looks at it and hesitates. I think fast in order for my plan to work.
“They would want you to have it. We all have them. If ever something were to happen to Mom, you would be able to get in during a lockdown if you have this.”
This gets him to take the coin from my hand. I smile, pleased with myself. I will return to His Grace with solutions and not empty hands. I can’t help wondering how my brother has fared.
Asher doesn’t have the same patience. Knowing him, he has abandoned the mission for another realm—not doubt the vampire realm, his favorite—and he will return when he senses I have.
“Thank you, Beck.”
“No problem. I hope we see you soon, Grandpa. I had so much fun with you today.”
“Come give me a hug, little buddy. You have made my day.”
With a cunning smile on my lips, I go to hug the old man.
The bishop will be pleased.
***
I enter the bishop’s office with confidence and pride. However, I do note something is off. I don’t feel many of my brothers here. That’s strange. This place is always filled with life. Even when many of us are out hunting or on assignment, there’s always so many of us around.
“Your Grace,” I say as I place the coin down on his desk.
I stole this one as I passed by the other baby titan. I was nearly caught as that woman and the abomination sensed my presence. I only got away because they rushed for the boy not knowing I had already released him.
I jumped right into one of the humans and walked out the front door in their person. I’m sure my plan will go off as effortlessly.
“You come in here at a time like this with a coin? Do I look like I’m in the mood for a fucking offering?” The bishop spews.
I take a step back, startled. He’s never spoken to me like this. As one of the only original queens of my kind left, he has treated me as special among our lot.
I still believe he would have killed me if I had not been just as special as my brother. While Asher has the power to clone others, I have the power to invade their beings and access their thoughts. He couldn’t have one and not the other. We are a package deal.
“Y ... you told me to come to you straight away when I had something,” I stammer out in shock.
“Not three, four months later. Not after nearly everyone is gone.”
“What? What do you mean, Your Grace?”
“What do you mean, Your Grace?” He mocks in a whiny voice and moves his head tauntingly. “I needed something useful two days ago. Your brothers are all dead. Well, the majority of them. Our numbers have been depleted.”
“Asher?” I ask with a shaky voice.
He looks at me and glares. Something crosses over his face quickly. I hold my breath, fearing his next words.
“He gave a sacrifice for the greater good. I wouldn’t have used him if I would have known she would kill all the rest of them.”
My heart crumbles. My brother, my twin was all I had felt. I have served this cause as a nun for longer than I can remember. Asher never wavered in his support, he may have detoured to enjoy his life, but he always returned.
“In that case, I’m glad I have this news to give you. This is not just a random coin. It will grant us access to the headquarters of the Iron Brothers.
“I’ve been inside the boy, so I can trace my essence to where they are. Although I have set up a better plan if you’re willing to listen,” I say.
He gives me a dark grin. “I am listening.”
Carson
What the fuck is wrong with me? I feel like I’m dying. My body feels so heavy, and I’m soaked with sweat.
I groan as I try to toss and turn to get some relief, but this ache is in my bones and feels so heavy I can’t move. It’s not like I’ve been sick. This just came out of nowhere.
Although for months, I haven’t felt right mentally. Even now, I can’t fully remember a lot. My thoughts are all jumbled up.