Absolution: A Legendary Adventure Thriller by A. J. Roe

Author:A. J. Roe [Roe, A. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Westlake Press
Published: 2021-09-24T22:00:00+00:00

21

The roar of jet engines eventually dropped from ear-splitting decibels to a more manageable level as they reached cruising altitude. The cabin pressure seemed to be stable; they were safe, for now at least.

A sense of relief swelled in Rick’s chest knowing that each passing minute put more space between him and Japan, between him and Sota. Wherever they landed next, he could roll up to a British Embassy, safe in the knowledge that he'd be protected from whatever that psycho could throw at him, even if they did think he was a criminal. Then in a matter of days, he could be headed home. The last step would be to unload the relic on the first buyer he found and be rid of what had fast become the bane of his life.

Rick gripped the handle, still strapped around his waist, realising he hadn’t heard anything in a while. “Thyos. Are you there?” His voice was almost lost under the noise of the engines but the volume of his words didn't seem to make any difference.

“I am here.”

“Good. Just thought I’d let you know I’m done with this, as soon as we land, I’m heading home.”

“No. You are not.” Her voice was worryingly gentle.

“What’s that supposed to mean exactly? You can’t control what I do.”

“That is true. But you have overlooked two important factors. You are still wanted for murder and innocent men do not flee after all. And, as you seem to have forgotten, we had a deal. I helped you escape, now you will hold up your end of the bargain.”

“No way. Our deal was that you got me home and you haven’t even come close so far. Every step of the way I’ve been left to face things on my own, then you give me some cryptic bullshit about my inner strength. Well sorry, but it's too little too late. I’m out.”

Yuriko turned to him, even in the darkness her eyes were spitting fire. Rick didn’t care if she felt betrayed, the second they touched down he’d go his own way and she was free to do whatever the hell she wanted.

“Things are not that simple. Wheels have been set in motion and if you do not take your responsibilities seriously, the repercussions will be nothing short of catastrophic.”

The gnawing suspicion that had been somewhere at the back of Rick’s mind all along, was simply confirmed. Nothing is ever free.

“What the hell are you talking about? You’re gonna need to start giving me some proper answers if you don’t want me to throw the relic in the first river I see and walk away.”

“I know you Rick. You would never dispose of an item so valuable.” She had him there, the bluff had been a long shot but he needed to vent his anger somehow. “Now, I understand this has been a stressful experience for you bu-”

“-Stressful? That’s the understatement of the century. It’s been a fucking nightmare!”

Yuriko nodded glumly in agreement and he felt a stab of shame at having just outlined his plan to ditch her.

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