Death Among Us by Jack Crosby

Author:Jack Crosby
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Two Dudes, Brews, & Books
Published: 2015-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18 – Down the Rabbit Hole

The angel and demon stared each other down. “Ladies, both of you need to take a step back.”

Veronica’s gaze went from Roxanne to me. “What do you have to say for yourself?”

“I take full responsibility for her and for her actions. She has proven to be an asset, unlike you angels who’ve sent me on a wild goose chase with little to nothing.”

Veronica’s face went from angry to hurt. This was getting weird. “I can only do so much Horseman. You know the agreement and the letter of the law we follow.”

“And you know that sometimes I choose to do my own thing. If you wish to argue more about Roxanne’s presence, than you can find another to help.”

She bit her lip. “Very well, but I will have to report this to my superiors.”

“That’s fine, but for here and now, sit and let’s talk.”

She relented and took a seat. “I have already been informed that you have lost a trusted companion. Unfortunately, nothing I have heard has given a location where the demons might be holding her.”

For a split second, I was considering telling her what Ezzard told us yesterday. Right before I could, I stopped. I wasn’t sure why, but it didn’t feel right.

“What I can tell you is that over the next few weeks there will be multiple occasions where the President will be exposed.” She slid a piece of paper across the table. “This is a list of events where he will be most vulnerable.”

I looked it over. Speeches, public gatherings, lunches, etc… “What do you want me to do?”

“Be at each event – when you have the chance, kill the Greed demon masquerading as the Vice President.”

Roxanne had her normal amused smile. “What will the angels be doing to assist in this?”

“Though it is none of your business, we are going to be the ones who will keep the President safe.”

It actually seemed like a solid plan. “Very well, I will do everything I can to take care of this problem. Do not question my methods or try to command me from here or out. Understand?”

Veronica stared at me for a minute before getting up. “We are giving you a week. Please Death, do not fail, the consequences would be terrible.”

She turned and left. Good timing too as our food had just gotten there. While I was busy digging into my omelet, Roxanne seemed preoccupied.

“What’s wrong?”

“Right after that angel left, I felt a tremor.”

I hadn’t felt anything, so I guessed it was a demon thing. “The angel make a mess of your mojo?”

“The angel? No, this is something else. I almost feel as if Beelzebub is here.”

I dropped my fork. “What?”

“Even though I no longer serve him and have been exiled, I was his mate for so long that I get feelings. As we speak, I get the feeling his power is hovering off in the distance, just out of reach.”

It took a lot of energy to bring an Arch-Demon to Earth, either through sacrifices or ritualistic Hell magic.

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