Sanctions: Sanctions (Books 1 - 3) (The Sanction Series Box Set) by Lawson HJ & Lawson Hayley

Author:Lawson, HJ & Lawson, Hayley [Lawson, HJ]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-07-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Dax

“Dax!” Mother yells out from the crowd at the same moment the music stops. The whole room turns and stares at me.

Many look confused; clearly they thought I wouldn’t survive out there. I can feel the crowd closing in on me … they are all dying to find out what I’ve seen and where I’ve been.

None of them have been outside the boundaries of the Sanction. Although many have visited the other Sanctions, it’s been within the safety of the shuttles, hidden away from what is really going on. To be honest, they don’t care and don’t really want to know what is happening. They are content with the life they lead with their Bazi and Hosts.

I can see the greed on their faces, eager for stories of blood and torture.

“Excuse me,” Mother says firmly, as she walks through the crowd.

“Mother…” I smile at her fondly. Father and Xander walk behind her, talking to each other.

“Well, look at this family, reunited again.” Xander smirks at me as he pats me on my shoulder.

“I can’t believe Father let you live … he’s getting weak in his old age. If I were Chancellor, you would be punished with your friend,” Xander’s voice rings through my mind.

“Well, you are not Chancellor, are you?” I retort.

“Not yet….”

Xander takes his hand blade from his belt. ‘Ching … ching,’ rings out from the glass as he taps it.

The crowd quiets as they wait for Xander to speak. “Everyone, my brother is home. Let’s give Dax a round of applause.”

The loud clapping sound bounces off the ballroom walls.

I smile politely over to Xander. “You always were a great actor.”

“Let’s see how good you are,” he replies.

“Dax, I know everyone would like to hear all about your adventures. Please share with us—” Xander raises his hand toward me and waves it, indicating for me to speak.

“Xander, you idiot!”

“Please do,” Mother encourages me.

“Yes … yes, tell us,” mumbles the eager crowd.

I can feel my flesh changing color.

“Don’t be shy … you are with family.” Xander laughs as he takes a sip of his wine.

“Xander! No more!” Father’s voice sounds though our minds. Xander just smiles in response.

“Dax, don’t speak,” Father adds to me.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we will have plenty of time to hear Dax’s adventures later. It is now time for this evening’s main event … Selections.” Everyone’s eyes light up with excitement. “Time to move to the Selection room.”

With that the crowd disappears, hurrying to get the best seats.

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