Angels of Vengeance by David Thompson

Author:David Thompson [Thompson, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-13T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

San Marin

It was a bright and beautiful day along the central California coast.

A white hearse was slowly leading a long line of cars. The hearse rolled gently to the edge of the pavement and parked. Directly behind the hearse was a glossy white limousine, and inside, Beth and Chad Oberon, there to bury their only child.

Following up in a police cruiser was Dan with Jones driving and Sandra along for support. Behind them was a long line of cars, most were from the town's police force.

Dan opened his door and climbed out. He was dressed in a black suit and tie. He felt uncomfortable. The suit wasn't fitting right through the shoulders and the shirt collar was too tight. He kept pulling at it with his finger. He wasn't a suit-type of guy anyway.

Jones was in his Sunday best, and Sandra was in a deep blue dress and black veil. Dan headed to the limousine and opened the door for his sister, before the limo driver could even open his door. Dan escorted Beth and Chad to the spot where a large tent was erected.

After getting them seated, Dan headed back to the hearse just as the back was opened. A light pink casket was rolled out. Dan grasped the front handle as Jones took the other side. Four other officers grabbed a handle, gently walking the casket to the awaiting open grave.

"Nice turnout. Pretty coffin," Alecto pointed out. She and Brianna were standing several yards away, observing. "You had a lot of friends."

"I'd have preferred the sliver coffin, but mom couldn't hear me," Brianna said, choking back tears. "She has been crying ever since."

"Nothing you can do, sweetie. Mortals can't hear or see us unless I or another immortal allows it. Which is why Meg is so wound up about your uncle," Alecto said quietly.

"Megaera doesn't seem to want to notice me, either," Brianna complained.

"Megaera just doesn't want notice you because you're not her petitioner. Your family may eventually begin to hear you. There's some tricks I can show you as you grow used to the idea of being immaterial." Alecto walked closer to the people gathered at the service.

"Okay, so now that religious leader says a few words. They have it so wrong, the poor dears. Did I tell you they're really worshipping Apollo?" Alecto said.

"What?" Brianna snapped out of her funk. "No, we went to church to pray to Jesus."

"That's just Apollo with a name change, honey," Alecto pointed out. "I've seen them come and go. And trust me, your Jesus is Apollo with a haircut and groomed beard."

"Well, then, who is God?" Brianna asked.

"Zeus, Jupiter, Amun-Ra, all of them, rolled into one grumpy god," Alecto stopped when they got to within earshot. She rested a hand gently on Brianna's shoulder. "Hold on, your uncle is about to eulogize you."

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