The Immortality Game by Ted Cross

Author:Ted Cross [Cross, Ted]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780990987703
Publisher: Breakwater Harbor Books, Inc.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Marcus stared at stainless steel door. “I’d like to order lunch, please,” he said. Nothing happened. He looked at Zoya. “How do you activate these things here?”

“I’m sorry, I have no idea.”

«Father?»

«Might as well, you seem safe enough for the moment. Tell me what you want and I’ll relay the order.»

“You want anything to eat or drink?” Marcus asked Zoya.

Zoya got an inscrutable look on her face. “Umm, okay, how about some bread, salami, cheese. Oh, and water…‌cold water.”

«You got that, Papa? And if they can do it, I’d like pepperoni pizza and some ice cold Pepsi.»

«I’ll see if they can do that for you.»

«And an empty pan or jar or something, too.»

«What?»

«My bladder’s about to burst and there’s no place to go here.» It was all Marcus could do not to bob in place. He clutched one hand to his abdomen to try to relieve some of the pressure.

«Got it. I’ll tell it to hurry.»

«Thanks.»

«Sure. Look, I’ll give you a little time here since I’m sure you need it, but then I have to get you out of here and safely to your apartment.»

«Yeah, as long as you help her as well.»

«We’ll see, if it doesn’t hinder getting you away from here.»

Javier’s mention of the apartment made Marcus remember the traveling bag. «Papa, I forgot the bag in the car!» With your DNA samples…

There was silence for a few seconds and Marcus began to think his father wasn’t going to answer.

«It’s okay,» Javier said. «I spoke with the driver—he’s shot in the leg by the way—and he says the bag is fine. He’ll have Diplomatic Security drop it off in your room.»

«Hey…‌did you have your dinner with Mama?»

«Of course I did. I wouldn’t miss it for anything.»

«How is she?»

«She’s happy. Her friends are good company for her. I haven’t told her what we’re doing.»

Marcus walked back to Zoya and sat down. He now needed to go so badly he couldn’t help but rock back and forth with his arms around his knees. “Father placed the order for us.”

“Are you okay?” Zoya asked. “You don’t look well.”

“It’s embarrassing,” he replied.

“What is?”

“I…‌I have to go to the bathroom really badly.”

Zoya grimaced. “Now that you mention it, so do I.”

Marcus nodded and grinned.

“What?”

“I was thinking this day was like some of the action vids I’ve seen, but then no one ever talks about such things. Heroes never need to pee, I guess.”

Zoya gave a wan smile and rubbed a sleeve across her smoke-blackened brow. “Heroes, huh? Is that what you imagine we are?”

“Oh no, not me. I meant you.”

“Ha! Not a hero,” Zoya said. “I’ve…‌I’ve done terrible things…‌become a murderer.”

“Don’t say that! You didn’t choose for any of this to happen, did you? You could be dead by now if you hadn’t killed that man.”

Zoya’s face paled even beneath the grime. “I killed another man at my friend’s apartment.”

Marcus didn’t know what to say.

“And I was glad that I did it,” Zoya continued, staring down at the floor. “I’ve hated violence my

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