Final Ruin by C.G. Harris

Author:C.G. Harris [Harris, C.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hot Chocolate Press

Chapter Twenty-Two

“Wow.” Quack said from within the confines of his backpack. “That guy was a real ray of sunshine. What’s his deal anyway?”

We stepped off the elevator and into the wide hall of the Judas Agency main floor. It was abuzz with agents rushing this way and that, their footsteps and voices echoing off the marbled tile and oversized ceiling. If I didn’t know better, I would think we were in an innocuous building full of innocent office workers.

“Judas is known as the Great Betrayer.” Alex spoke just loud enough for me to hear even though Quack would be able to hear her thoughts. “He betrayed the son of God himself for thirty pieces of silver.”

“Actually.” I could not help but amend. “He was chosen, or one could argue he was the only one trusted enough to carry out the horrible task required for the son of God to fulfill His destiny. He had a job to do, and he did it, no matter the personal cost.”

The words resonated with me, and I could not help but hope I would be strong enough to do the same if I was ever faced with the same sort of choice.

Alex peered up at me with wide surprised eyes. “I had never thought about it that way before.”

I shrugged. “Sort of what our little club is based on. Trust me, you don’t want that speech from the horse’s mouth. It comes with a lot more yelling and spitting.”

Alex led me through the busy hall and out the front doors to the huge courtyard outside. “I believe you.”

Our circumstances weighed on us as we wandered silently along a path that led us away from the busier parts of the common area. There was a large statue in the middle, an ironic depiction of Judas’s betraying kiss. I wondered if Alex saw it in a different light now as well. A job that had to be done. Judas’s part to save humanity and his reward was to spend eternity here, known for all time as the Great Betrayer.

When we got to the statue, we were far enough out of earshot to avoid being overheard and Alex jumped at the chance to speak.

“What are we going to do?” She turned to look up at me, choking out the words as she fought back tears in her eyes. “I can’t believe we have to stand by and watch everything happen Topside. And losing you as a partner ... I feel like my whole world is being ripped out from underneath me.”

I reached out and pulled her into my arms. She stiffened at first then relaxed and leaned into me.

“I know what you mean, believe me.”

I held her for several moments, then let her go, stepping back so I could peer into her eyes.

“Hey.” I wiped the tears from her cheeks. “Whatever happens, I’m always here for you.”

“I know.” She let out a big breath. “And I’m here for you. I mean someone has to keep you from killing yourself all the time.

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