Paldimori Gods Rising Box Set by T L Callahan

Author:T L Callahan [Callahan, T L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781733256209
Publisher: Dragon Mountain Press LLC
Published: 2020-04-14T04:00:00+00:00

“Shit,” Lia said with a huff.

I dropped the card and scrambled to my feet. “What was that?”

“That,” Jaxon said with a satisfied smile, “is your invitation to join the Games. If you come to the island and finish out the remainder of the Games, the company will guarantee you a teaching position in any of the schools that we support. As extra incentive, we will double your previous salary.”

“You need to think about this. The Games can be dangerous.” Lia sat on the coffee table and took my hands in hers. “Things are different on the island. People don’t play by the same rules. There is—”

“Lia, you can’t—” Jaxon cut her off.

“Shush, Cupid, before you find out what it feels like to get shot by your own arrow.” Lia glared at him meaningfully. There was some kind of power struggle going on with that stare. Jaxon fisted his hands, anger flashing in those dark eyes, as he slouched back into the chair.

The look on Lia’s face had all of my attention.

“I’m not kidding, Dia. The Games are more than challenging, they can be really dangerous. I couldn’t stand it if you got hurt.”

“You would be my contestant,” Jaxon interjected, his calm composure back in place. “You have my promise that I’ll keep you safe, Dia.”

I scowled at them both. “I keep telling all of you, I don’t want to be put in a bubble, but you never listen. For the last time, I can take care of myself.”

“Dia—” Lia gave me that same pitying look, like I was too naive to realize what I was getting into.

Stung to the core, I pulled my hands from hers. “This is my decision, not yours. All I’ve ever wanted is to be a teacher. I’ve been trying to accept that that part of my life was over, but it’s killing me. If I have a chance to get that back, I’m taking it.”

“I’m sorry,” Lia whispered. “I know it’s your choice. I only want what’s best for you. I can’t compete in the Games since they voided my contract, but I’m not letting you go alone.”

My irritation faded away and I hugged her. “I know.” I turned to Jaxon. “I’m in,” I said.

Jaxon clapped his hands. “Welcome to the Paldimori Games, Claudia King.”

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