Dominus by Terina Adams

Author:Terina Adams [Adams, Terina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-31T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

He wore a black suit, which gave him rank amongst those in the room. “Welcome, Sable. It’s been a long time coming, but I’m so very glad to have you here.”

My steps were cautious, like I was ready for a fight, and I was. If Carter dared touch me, even a friendly pat, I would take out his eyes, at least I’d try, and damn the consequences.

They all looked at me, except Jax, who stared at the floor from his slouched position in one of the easy chairs. I couldn’t decide if his ignoring me meant contempt or shame. Elva stood on the other side of the room from Holden, who came toward me and offered his hand. Being Persal, he was perhaps the only person in the room I could trust, but only a little.

“I was worried about you.”

“Why?”

“It’s taken you more time to get here than we expected. Thought you may have changed your mind.”

He took in my look, face no doubt sweaty and red, and would’ve worked out why it took me so long.

“You all right?”

“Not sure. Ask me that in another hour.”

He squeezed my hand and tried for a half smile.

I nodded toward Carter. “What’s he doing here?” I didn’t bother to lower my voice or sugarcoat my tone.

“You wanted the truth. He’s here to give it to you.”

“The truth according to him.”

“It’s the same thing any of us would tell you.”

I looked Holden in the eye. “Why don’t you? I’m not interested in hearing anything he has to say.”

“Carter is a member of the Senate of Factions. He represents Aris, which means—”

“I’m King Dick around here. So sit and let’s get on with this.”

He did as he commanded, finding a seat that put him at the center of the gathering. He folded his hands in his lap and looked up at me. I remained in my spot, and that’s where I would stay. I was forced to play his stupid game, but I would not follow his commands.

“What about my mother?”

“Your mother is finally living. You should be grateful for that. I’ve given her a chance no one else would’ve done for a woman her age with no experience. And as long as you play your part, she will stay where she is, earning her living and keeping her family fed.”

The shark reappeared, cruising smoothly through my hidden accusations. How I wanted to smack that smug smile off his face. I wanted to watch him bleed. I wanted to hear him scream with agony, which wasn’t me at all. In his presence, I became what he wanted me to become—a morally ambivalent fighter. I’d become his pawn, but he’d best be careful lest the pawn became his greatest enemy.

I didn’t know what I was thinking, but I was now beyond my life, which meant I was free to become someone else, whether I liked it or not.

“What about Ajay?”

“Too young, for now. And if you want to keep him on the outside of Dominus, I suggest we get these questions done and start your training.

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