Death Waltz by Hargrove A. M

Author:Hargrove, A. M.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AM Hargrove, LLC
Published: 2014-12-27T16:00:00+00:00

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When Jurek returned, Liasare practically had paced a trail in their thick rug.

“Well?”

“One hour’s time. They’ll allow you only a few questions and believe me they’re pissed. Themis is not happy. I had to beg. Do you know what it’s like to beg Themis for anything?”

“Not yet, but I’m sure I will.”

“Your head will be killing you. She punctures your skull with the sharpest of knives and then gouges it in several times before removing it.” He headed to the liquor cabinet to pour himself a drink.

“I’m going to appeal to her female sensibilities.”

“She’s a fucking black widow. Be careful. She may eat you.”

“She seemed nice when I met her.”

Jurek choked on his tarynyac, and then spewed it everywhere. “You’re joking?”

“No.”

“Whatever. I’ll let you deal with them from now on.”

“Fine.”

An hour later, Liasare entered the Triumvirate’s chambers.

“Queen. You expressed a desire to see us?” Themis asked.

“I did.”

“You are with child.” It was a statement.

“I am. A boy.”

“You know this for certain?”

“I do. He speaks to me.”

“Indeed?”

“Yes.” Liasare couldn’t keep the smile from her face.

“Are you afraid?”

“No. Though Alaric is. He fears I will die after the birth. I don’t share that fear.”

Themis stared at Liasare. “Approach my chair.”

Liasare walked up to where Themis sat and Themis placed her hand upon Liasare’s pregnant belly. “Ah, you have a strong son, indeed.” Then she smiled. The wrinkles around her eyes became even more pronounced, but made her appear much more friendlier. “So, what is it you wish to speak of?”

“The prophecy. We are in danger. Abaddon has taken my niece, nephew, and sister in an attempt to draw me out. Alaric is afraid for my life and that of our young. I believe there are hidden clues within the prophecy, if only we could read the entire thing. But no one seems to know where I can find it. So that’s why I need your help.”

“I see. But what if I told you that no one has ever seen the Prophecy of Thul?”

“But it has to be written down somewhere. How else would it have been passed down?”

“Through memory,” Themis replied.

“I have never been told the whole prophecy. Can someone write it down for me, from memory of course?”

Themis looked at Nikoleta and Demokritos. They communicated with each other through their thoughts. Then she nodded.

“Queen, do you understand the ramifications of what Abaddon does?”

“He wants the universe as his.”

“In truth.”

“That’s why we have to stop him,” Liasare said.

“Do you know how he plans to do that?”

“Through me.”

“Yes, but how?”

“He wants to usurp my power.”

“Think child. How will he do that?”

“I don’t understand ...”

Themis stood and her voice reverberated throughout the room. “How will he do that?”

Liasare’s body vibrated with the strength of Themis’ tone. It went clear through her and touched every cell and nerve ending within her. Even Smidgen started wiggling.

“I don’t know. He will drain me somehow?”

“Think, Queen. How can he do this?”

Liasare’s thoughts tore through her, trying to figure it out when suddenly the ideas impacted with her mind and punched into her.

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