Coalition of the Damned; a Monster Squad Novel by Heath Stallcup

Author:Heath Stallcup
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: science fiction, military action, apocalyptic series, supernatural adventures, fantasy and magic, ghosts and zombies, urban myths and legends, fairies and trolls, witches and monsters, paranormal and horror fantasy
Publisher: Heath Stallcup

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“Are you certain?” Viktor asked again, hoping he hadn’t heard correctly.

“Oui, Maxwell is returning with Natashia and Nadia,” Rufus stated, hoping that Viktor would be pleased to see his father again after so many centuries.

Viktor paced in the break room, nervous tension evident as his hands clasped and unclasped. “Why would he return with them rather than direct them to the Roman Centurion?” he growled. “It makes no sense!”

“She did not say,” Rufus offered. “But Natashia did not sound herself, mon ami.”

Viktor spun on him. “What do you mean?”

Rufus shook his head and shrugged. “She sounded…weepy.”

“Weepy?” Viktor asked. “Tasha?!” Viktor was astonished. “Tasha does not become ‘weepy’, she makes others curl into a ball and cry.” He growled again and resumed his pacing. “Something is not right.”

“We shall find out soon enough.” Rufus tried to calm him. “They shall be here before we know it. In fact, the hunter Spalding has already left to retrieve them from the civilian airport.” Rufus hoped that knowing they would be here soon would calm Viktor, but he seemed to grow more agitated with each passing second.

“Why didn’t she call me?” he growled.

“You were in the air, mon ami. She called me here,” Rufus explained. “They are coming on Maxwell’s private jet and will not have to go through—”

“Private jet?” Viktor interrupted. “Since when does Max own a private jet?”

Thorn shook his head. “I do not know. This is what she said when she called me.”

Viktor pulled his phone out and dialed her number, but it went straight to voicemail. “Her phone is either off or the battery is dead.” He swore through gritted teeth.

“Or she could still be on the plane,” Rufus offered. “You need to calm yourself.”

Viktor inhaled deeply and released it slowly. “My father is with them, Rufus. Do you understand what this means?” Rufus simply stared at the floor, allowing his friend to vent his frustrations. “It means that he knows of my dishonor. It means that she has told him of our banishment.” He turned to Rufus and through clenched teeth he growled, “I’m positive that he cut their quest short in order to bring himself to face me.” He practically trembled with rage.

“You do not know this for certain,” Thorn interjected. “We know nothing of the circumstances behind their return, and until we do, you worry yourself for naught.”

Viktor rolled his head and the crack of his neck worried Rufus. “Do not become so distraught that you act before knowing the reason for their early return! Viktor, I must insist…as your friend…”

“You mean, ‘as my master’, don’t you?” Viktor growled at him. Thorn’s eyes rounded with shock at his verbal attack.

“Mon ami, I will forgive your outburst, for you are obviously upset. But I must insist that you contain yourself.” Thorn squared his shoulders and faced Viktor, his jaw set and a touch of anger in his voice. “I have never commanded a position over you or your family. I have always treated you as a friend and your family as my own.

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