Chosen: The Grey Gates - Book 5 by Vanessa Nelson

Author:Vanessa Nelson [Nelson, Vanessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter twelve

Asurge of light in the sky over the city snapped her attention away from the altar and back to the here and now. It looked like someone had released fireworks. It seemed an odd choice, but then the firework exploded, and Max could hear the explosion, despite being far out of the city centre. So someone was making a noise. She wondered if there were more riots and turned back to her house and her television, wondering what had made the news.

Halfway back to the house, she changed direction, realising how foolish it was to stay here and turn on the television. The demons had taken the Codex from the Order. Watching the news wasn’t going to help anyone. She needed to find the demons, and she needed to move, to be doing something. So she headed for her pick-up instead, Cas and Pol bounding alongside her.

As she got behind the wheel, she put her phone in the cradle on the dashboard and checked for messages. Nothing. Bryce hadn’t tried to call her, or even sent her a text to let her know what was happening.

The stab of hurt that ran through her surprised her with its depth and intensity. Bryce hadn’t been in touch while the Order was under attack. She might have been able to help, but he hadn’t asked. And somehow that hurt far worse than the Lady’s stinging disappointment and disapproval.

She stared at the screen for a moment, hesitating before dialling Bryce. He might not have wanted to speak to her, but she wanted to know what had happened.

The phone was answered after a few rings by a tense female voice.

“Max. It’s Khari. Not a good time.” There was shouting and loud bangs in the background at Khari’s end of the call.

“Are you alright?” Max asked. “What’s happening?”

“We’re trying to stop idiots getting into the council building,” Khari answered. Max’s brows lifted. The city council’s building was a few blocks from the Order, but not normally something the Order would try to protect. A bang sounded at Khari’s end of the line, loud enough to make Max jump. “Idiots,” Khari muttered. “Look, we’re a bit busy. We’re all in one piece. I’ll ask Bryce to call you back.”

The line went dead. Max stared at the screen, mouth open, dragging her mind away from the demons and the Codex. Bryce and his team were trying to protect the council building? They weren’t at the Order?

She dialled Faddei’s number. He had been due to take some rest, too, but if she knew her boss, he was most likely back on site. And he would want to know what was happening.

“Max. What’s up?” Faddei answered. He sounded tense.

“I’ve been told that the demons have taken the Arkus Codex from the Order,” Max said.

“How did you find that out? I’ve only just learned that the Order was attacked again,” Faddei said, surprise clear.

“That’s a long story. But I believe it,” Max said.

Faddei swore. “Where are you?”

“Just leaving home now. Where do you need me to go?” Max asked.

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