MindRogue (BlackWing Pirates Book 3) by Connie Suttle

Author:Connie Suttle [Suttle, Connie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1634780051
Publisher: Connie Suttle
Published: 2017-12-11T16:00:00+00:00

We never discussed where the money came from to pay Alken, and Perri didn't ask. Zanfield visibly relaxed when the topic was glossed over. Instead, we talked about Pauley, how he was now safe on Le-Ath Veronis and in the care of the Avii Queen. Perri had permission to visit whenever she wanted, while her brother worked through years of no learning and stunted emotional growth.

"Don't beat yourself up that you didn't know—you were too young to understand it when it first happened," Zaria said.

"But how did you know to help him?"

"Just a suspicion, which turned into a reality," Zaria replied. "The Karathian Crown now has Alken Wilker on a list, as do your colleagues, here. We worry that he may have joined a criminal faction, and, as he is a fourth-level warlock, his talents will be viewed as most desirable to any new boss."

"They'll have his crimes to hold over his head, too, if he gets any ideas," I said. "He may have hemmed himself in with his choices."

Perri dropped her eyes and nodded. She never said anything about what her uncle had done to her over the years. A part of her was grateful he was gone. Another part was overjoyed that Pauley was being cared for.

Overall, Perri was still overwhelmed by years of molestation by her uncle, and, after she was employed by the Crown, the theft of a good portion of her wages, too. This was more than a delicate situation, as she had to be the one to ask for help. She'd rebel if anyone forced it on her, or suggested it, even.

Perri hid behind a hard shell. Inside that shell was a frightened girl who'd been harmed too many times by her own flesh and blood.

"Can I see Pauley soon?" Perri raised her head.

"You can see him now. I'll take you." Zaria stood and smiled at her.

"Sir?" She turned to me, asking permission.

"Go. Stay and have dinner with him if you want," I waved a hand.

"I'll go with them, if that's all right," Vik said.

"Good enough. You can bring her back when she's ready." I watched as they disappeared. Zanfield sagged against the wall.

"Don't worry, Zan," I said. "Your secret's safe with me."

"But what will she say when she learns I'm Pauley's legal guardian, now? Her uncle signed those rights over to me."

"If she doesn't ask, who's going to tell her?" I grinned.

"I sent a message to the Avii Queen, with access to an account I set up for Pauley," he said. "I told her to buy clothing, supplies, whatever he needs and a few things he wants."

"Zan, you're one of the best people I know," I said.

"Having money doesn't hurt, either," he finally grinned at me.

"Well—who cares about that?" I teased. Zanfield laughed.

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