Dearest Mother of Mine (Overworld Chronicles) by Corwin John

Author:Corwin, John [Corwin, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Raven House
Published: 2013-12-16T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

That afternoon, our group of six conspirators met for a late lunch and to prepare for Operation Clearwater, a nickname Bella had given our scheme. I explained my plan to use Christian to trap Darkwater people in Colombia so Elyssa and crew could infiltrate their corporate headquarters and search for information regarding my mother's transportation route, discover whose blood would seal her transport, and, last but not least, dig up any useful information on the research Darkwater was doing on the arches and control rooms. We would need the information if we had any hope of using the Alabaster Arch in El Dorado to find the Grand Nexus and, if possible, destroy it.

Adam had written a script to search the magic-based computer system Darkwater employed. Such systems were called Arcsys datacenters and used spells similar to what ASEs used to store data. All Elyssa had to do was attach her arcphone to an Arcsys node and run the script—at least in theory.

I also mentioned my conversation with Thomas. Elyssa and the others furrowed their brows in almost perfect unison when I told them he'd left the decision up to me.

"I knew he was setting you up for leadership," Elyssa said, "but this is unheard of."

"Thomas Borathen really said he'd give you the final decision?" Shelton said, sounding baffled. "The old man is losing it."

"Thanks," I replied, voice heavy with sarcasm. "I'm not sure what to do."

"We don't have enough intel," Elyssa said. "We need the schedule, the identity of the person sealing the doors, and the route. Then we can plan how to handle it."

"I realize that," I said. "At least we have another option on the table, and that's good."

"It's bloody wonderful," Stacey said, her eyes narrowed to contented slits as she regarded me like a cat might regard a bowl of milk.

"How do you plan to let Kassus know you're in Bogota?" Elyssa asked.

I offered her a knowing smile. "You just let me worry about that, okay?"

She gripped me by the front of the shirt and pulled me close. "Fine," she whispered with a grin, and pecked me on the lips. "I love you. Good luck."

Shelton said his goodbyes to Bella while Adam did the same to Meghan. It felt like we were going on a long trip and wouldn't be back for a week, though if everything went well, we'd be back in town the minute Kassus fell for our ploy. Ryland sauntered into the room, prowling like a wolf on the hunt. I noticed he wore his sideburns in the mutton-chop look he'd favored the first time I met him.

"You guys need a fourth?" he asked, running a hand through his short thick hair. "I'd be happy to run with you."

"Kassus might add you to his lists of targets," I said. "It might not be a good idea."

He shrugged. "I ain't worried about that."

"My wolfy will make sure nothing bad happens," Stacey said, her eyes examining Ryland's posterior.

"Won't find me turning away help," Shelton said.

Ryland

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