Genesis Pact (Genesis Book 4) by Eliza Green

Author:Eliza Green
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: scifi, science fiction, apocalyptic, dystopian, scifi action, dystopias, utopias dystopias, scifi dystopia, scifi ebook, scifi earth
Publisher: Eliza Green

19

Albert sat at the kitchen table and wrapped his hands around a cooling mug of watery tea. He took a large gulp to steady his shakes. Why had Marcus targeted him? The thought had kept him awake all night. Marcus’ behaviour was becoming more erratic by the day. But the money had been stolen from Sal’s safe days ago, so what prompted Marcus to mark the back of his property now?

Albert had seen the red ‘X’ before on buildings outside of Waverley. A mark indicated the faction’s interest in a vacated property. But his tavern was certainly not vacant. He had considered Marcus’ interest to be connected to his extra house guests. But others in East Compound had also opened their doors to refugees. A quick walk around town an hour ago confirmed that they hadn’t been targeted in the same way. He came around full circle to the stolen money.

But another possibility existed, one that had to do with a certain Indigene working in his tavern. His grip tightened on the mug as he thought about Sal’s safety. If Isobel was the target, Sal’s cottage could carry the same red marking.

The door creaked open and Ben’s face appeared in the crack. He closed the door behind him and slipped into the chair opposite Albert.

‘What happened last night, Albert? What was all the commotion about?’ After the car had left, Ben had come downstairs, but returned to bed without answers when Albert had refused to tell him anything.

‘Like I told you last night, it’s nothing you need to worry about, lad. I have everything under control.’

‘Was it Marcus?’

Albert’s fear spiked. He grabbed hold of Ben’s arm. ‘I want you to stay away from Marcus and any member of that King gang. Do you hear me? If you see them crossing the street to talk to you, pretend you didn’t see them and walk the other way.’

Albert let go of his arm and sat back. ‘Is it because of Isobel?’ said Ben. ‘I wanted to tell you before now. It’s not the first time they’ve been here. They’ve scanned the tavern before, just after Isobel came to work here and before the Italians came to stay. I know we paid for her and they gave her up because they think she’s worthless. But what if they’re having second thoughts about letting her go?’

‘She’ll never be free, Ben. Not in this world.’ Albert stood up and carried his empty mug to the sink. The ceramic made a dull thud against the steel. ‘But she could be the key to changing things. I don’t know how, but—’

‘What do you mean? What’s going to happen to her?’

He had said too much. Ben eyed him as he turned and rested his hands against the sink. ‘Nothing will happen to her. Not on my watch. A woman called Jenny Waterson who works at the black market has asked to meet with her. Isobel mentioned she was looking for Jenny, so I plan to bring Isobel to meet with her today.

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