Legacy of Olympus by Teri Gilbert

Author:Teri Gilbert [Gilbert, Teri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, Romance
ISBN: 9781619350915
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2011-10-12T00:00:00+00:00

Eleni spared a glance as a graph appeared on screen, then listened as people responded in hushed whispers. “This is what will happen naturally, if nothing is done. The change will happen about a hundred years from now.

“But, with our combined powers, we can affect the weather and climate and accelerate this process.” The murmurs grew louder and more excited.

Mallaki must have gone to another slide. She could picture him standing with his hands on his hips, surveying the reaction to his statement.

“The plan is to purchase the land that will become the new coastline at low prices, then, when the land becomes prime real estate, you own the whole damn thing.” His voice rose in a crescendo. “We’ll become richer than the gods ever imagined. The money we make will let us finance our missions for centuries to come.”

The applause was deafening, echoing off the marble room like a clap of white thunder.

“The new world will be ours for the taking.”

Eleni pressed a trembling hand to her mouth. How many people would die so Mallaki and his followers would get rich? He intended to destroy so much.

Several people spoke at the same time, and Eleni couldn’t understand what was being said. But she’d gotten the information she’d needed. She had to get out of there. Now. She waited until Mallaki was looking the other way before she exited and walked rapidly in the other direction, cringing at the slap of her sandals on the marble floor.

A hand snaked out of nowhere, cupped her mouth, dragging her into a windowed alcove. No. She wouldn’t be accosted again. Struggling wildly, she struck out, feeling the side of her arm come into contact with her assailant’s nose.

“Eleni, stop. It’s me, Alec.”

It wasn’t the words that stilled her as much as the voice. He released his grip, and she turned slowly to face him, unable to believe her ears. But it was true. Alec stood before her, hair mussed, and nose red where she’d caught him with her arm. She smiled and ran her hands down his cheeks. “You’re really here.”

“Yes.” For the first time since Eleni had vanished from his sight, the fist that had taken hold of his heart eased. She was all right. No cuts, no bruises, nothing out of the ordinary. In fact, she looked fantastic. Her hair swept up onto the top of her head, while soft, blond curls cascaded down either side of her face.

“Stephanos?” Hope lit her eyes.

“Is alive.”

Relief washed over her delicate features. “Any other survivors?”

“No. But come on, let’s go before that meeting gets out.” He took her hand and led her back into the hall. Too late. People started pouring from the room.

“Alec, go.”

“No you don’t. I’m not leaving without you.”

“Mallaki lured you here on purpose. It’s a trap.”

“Do I look like I’m in danger?”

Her expression grew frantic. “What if someone sees me here? Talking to you?”

“I know how we can provide a distraction of our own.” He pressed his body against hers, nudged her toward a shadowed corner, and lowered his mouth.

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