The Greyfriar (Vampire Empire, Book 1) by Clay & Susan Griffith;Clay Griffith;Susan Griffith

Author:Clay; Susan Griffith;Clay Griffith;Susan Griffith
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2010-12-18T14:58:21.999000+00:00

CHAPTER

LAY RETURNED T the museum the next night.

This time she came to the front door, and she had others with her: five red-jacketed members of Cesare's honor cadre called the Pale because of their role in slaughtering so many of the Irish. Gareth stared at the grim-faced war chief, who refused to look him in the eye.

"What now, Flay?" Gareth's voice was tired.

She replied flatly, "Your prisoner is required at the palace."

"Tell Cesare I think not."

Flay raised her head, briefly caught his eye, then glanced away. "This is directly from King Dmitri."

Gareth had no choice but to agree. "Then I'll come along."

"Do as you wish." She paused, then added, "Great Lord."

Gareth went back inside, where he found Adele staring enthusiastically at a wall of marble carvings. She turned easily, but quickly noticed the stern look on his face and went grim herself.

He said, "You must come with me. The king has asked for you at the palace. You will see things no human has ever seen, and lived. Terrible things. In a feeding frenzy, my kind is unpredictable and very dangerous. Do not get isolated. I will protect you so long as you stay near me."

"I will."

"You'll be safe."

"I'm sure. Can I get my cloak?"

"Of course."

Adele ran to her room, where she grabbed her heavy cloak. She touched the washabti in her pocket and was grateful that Gareth would be with her in the wretched palace. Clearly, though, he was worried about this summons; it was something out of his control. His promises of safety were weak.

The Rosetta stone was propped in the corner. Behind it, she had hidden two stone blades. She slipped the knives into her blouse.

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