A Temporal Trust (The Temporal Book 2) by Martin CJ

Author:Martin, CJ [Martin, CJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kotoba Books
Published: 2012-12-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

Dr. Bracker had led the investigation into who exactly had authorized Marcus’ detention and while he hadn’t discovered the source, he did manage to recover Marcus’ phone from White House security. Marcus was suspicious of Bracker after hearing General Gordon’s concerns, but he knew that every story has two sides. The man had found the missing phone and he had personally come to the Berkshire House to drop it off with a deep and apparently sincere apology.

The ringing of the recovered phone disturbed Marcus’ daily mediations. He often quieted his mind to listen to the echoes during times of stress or hardship. When all that can be done was done, it was best to listen to the echoes and simply let it all go.

“This is Marcus.”

He hated phones; he despised all technology that kept the mind from peace and freedom—the exceptions were the few machines designed to foster those positive attributes. His beloved automobile, for example, was liberty incarnate.

“Sir, this is Captain Morris, assistant to Admiral Hartling. Five of the planes were successfully boarded. One is due at Joint Base Andrews within the hour.”

“And how many were stopped?”

“Four that we know of.”

“I believe that accounts for all that weren’t called off. I am in contact with most of the others. When it is daylight, I want teams onsite to examine and report. But you must wait until daylight.”

“Understood.”

Marcus’ phone beeped, indicating another call. He looked at the screen to see it was a call from Italy.

“Captain, I have an incoming call.”

Marcus pressed a button and heard someone’s heavy breathing.

“This is Marcus.”

“Marcus, thank God. This is Amato. We were under attack.”

“Amato? Where’s Maro?”

“He...he commanded me to leave without him. I had to obey—I’ve never seen him so insistent. I cannot be sure why, but he had me go while he stayed to fight the attacker.”

“Undoubtedly to save your life and give you a chance to warn us. With your inability to slow time, there is little doubt that without his diversion she would have reached you.”

“She? Marcus, I’m on a pay phone and haven’t much time. I fear for my master’s life.”

“One moment, Amato.”

Placing the call on mute, Marcus yelled for Sam who was in the other room. Sam appeared a second later.

“Sam, Maro in Italy.” Marcus cupped the phone and whispered to Sam, “Is he still alive?”

Sam closed his eyes, wrinkling the outer edges deeper as his concentration progressed. Marcus watched his lips mouth the name over and over again. Maro...Maro…

“Do you need a map?” Marcus knew his old friend on the phone was nervously waiting; he couldn’t read Sam’s face to know if he was stumped or just needed a few more seconds.

His eyes shut tight, Sam violently shook his upheld hand and continued wordlessly mouthing the name.

Just as Marcus was about to tell Amato he would get back to him, Sam’s eyes opened.

“Yes. He’s alive. I think he’s injured though.”

“Okay, now that you have his signature, monitor him and tell me if you find anything else. Amato, can you hear me?”

“Yes.

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