Shattered Glass: A Glass Series novella by Maria V. Snyder

Author:Maria V. Snyder [Snyder, Maria V.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Maria V. Snyder
Published: 2016-11-19T00:00:00+00:00

After Zitora left, I study her sketch. She had explored most of Gunther’s residence and remembered the vital details—guards, doors, windows, stairwells and empty rooms.

Nic exits his room and peers over my shoulder. “That’ll help, but we’ll still need to do a thorough recon.”

“I plan to do a sweep tonight.”

“I’ve already seen parts of the building. I should go.”

I turn to meet his gaze. “Ideally, we should all do a recon, but I think my training is more suited for this operation.”

Nic huffed. “My friends are either spies or ex-cons, no wonder I haven’t been promoted in years.”

“Eve says it’s because of your abrasive personality,” I tease.

“Go deal with the dregs of society on a daily basis and see how long you remain civil.”

“You can always quit.”

“And miss out on fun and exciting missions like this?” Nic asks in mock horror. “No way.”

I go into my room and change into my all-black one piece sneak suit. The material is skin tight to avoid snagging on anything. It has a hood, gloves and places to insert hidden items like lock picks and weapons. I smear black make-up on my face and neck.

When I return, Nic asks, “Do you want me to distract the guards for you?”

“No thanks. I’ll slip out a window.” Picking up Zitora’s sketch, I fold it and tuck it up my sleeve.

“The side windows are too risky, and there aren’t any in the washroom.”

“There are some upstairs.”

“Show off. Don’t forget all those guards I spotted earlier.”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Opal—”

“I’ll be careful.”

Nic didn’t look happy.

“What’s wrong?” I ask.

“Escaping with Zitora and her sister is gonna be hard enough, but now we have to smuggle out two kids. How about we leave and bring the authorities back?”

“And who do you think the authorities will believe? Three strangers or one of their very affluent community members?”

His broad shoulders droop.

I touch his arm. “I’ve an idea, but I need more information before I know if it’ll work or not. Okay?”

“Okay. Good luck.”

Returning to my room, I open the window and wait for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. It’s an hour after midnight and only a few lanterns glow in the compound. Except for the entrance, Gunther’s manor is dark. There are no windows on the lowest level.

I climb down to the ground and stay in the shadows as I loop around to the back of the house. According to the map, the place resembles a giant X. The grand foyer is located at the place where the lines intersect. Gunther’s suite is at the end of the right back wing. But I’m more interested in Pirro’s office.

Spotting guards walking in the gardens, I crouch in a shadow until they are out of sight, then I scale the wall to a window that opens into an unused room. The shutters aren’t even locked. I ease them apart and slip inside what appears to be a training room. Mats line the floor and targets hang on the walls. Practice swords and other weapons gather dust on shelves.

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