Backstab by Everet Martins

Author:Everet Martins [Martins, Everet]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-28T22:00:00+00:00

9

Nightmare

I’m waiting in the backseat of their shitty sedan when a second object is loaded into the trunk of the car. The suspension groans. “Is-is that another body?” I’m shocked that I missed it.

Nightshade turns from the passenger seat to look at me. A halo of amber light is reflected from her bald head. “Paragon stabbed the other before she could enter, working her way around the side entrance.”

“That’s why she was invis?”

She twists herself back toward the front without a response. I hate when people don’t respond to my questions. I wonder who the second person was. Were they sent for me too? I should check with the Hyatt to see if there were any psycho assholes going on killing sprees there too.

Saber climbs into the driver’s seat. “You don’t need to come for this, String. Go back inside.”

I don’t protest, just shrug and climb out. I make my way back toward the enormous dining room table. I lean my palms against it and heave out a tired sigh. What the fuck am I doing here? I don’t belong here. I drag out a chair and sag against its back. The bright light shining from above feels like a razor blade running across my brain. I close my eyes and think about accessing my AR.

Its allure is difficult to resist. I’m not sure why this is. I want something to do, something to mess with. I need something to calm my nerves, some measure of reassurance that I can get back to my former life. I can’t remember the last time I went so long without checking messages. What if someone needs me? What if there’s another warning from D4GG3R waiting to be read? Reading my messages makes me feel important. It connects me to the world and gives my work validation.

My legs start bouncing, and I twiddle my fingers. It was hardly days ago when everything was easy. I was a vital component to many of Erinas’ plans. The only plan I fit in now is the one that involves my imminent death.

I push splayed fingers through my hair, stiffened by sweat and blood spatter. I lower my hand and open my eyes to watch my fingers quiver. I need sleep. A wave of exhaustion slashes at my back. I don’t think I can sleep, but I’m hoping if I close my eyes long enough this nightmare will go away. A scraping sound wakes me from my reverie.

Paragon is standing at the other side of the table, hands relaxed at her sides as she watches me. She peers at me with a strange interest I can’t discern. I don’t know how she does it. Every time she looks at me, I feel small and as if I’m being examined.

“What?” I ask her.

She breaks into a smile. “Nothing.” She shrugs one shoulder.

“There was another guy with Suro? A guy you killed?”

“There was. A woman, actually.” Her voice goes soft with an ethereal quality. “How are you holding up?”

“Just… fucking tired,” I breathe.

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