The Original's Return (Book 2): The Original's Retribution by Watkins David

Author:Watkins, David [Watkins, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Horror | Werewolves
Published: 2016-07-05T04:00:00+00:00

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The Moto cafe was open plan and noisy. Despite the early hour, it was also packed. Everywhere he looked, Bryant could see groups of people staring at him. Dotted around these groups, sitting at various tables were families where harassed parents were trying to keep their children calm. The families were oblivious to the groups around them, all wrapped up in their domestic hell. Yet, judging by the speed they were eating, at least two of the families knew something was up.

Jenny was talking to a heavy set man who was stood next to a large group of people seated at a table. He was dressed in jeans and a shirt, looking like a man about to go on holiday. He stared at Bryant throughout the conversation with Jenny.

“That’s Michael Smith,” Joe said. “He used to live with Jenny. Be careful.”

Great.

“What happened?”

“As far as I know, he made Jenny.” Joe shrugged. “He killed some people, so he had to leave.”

“You've killed people, Joe.”

Another shrug. “Guess I'm more careful.”

Jenny beckoned them over. Now all six pairs of eyes at the table were on them. Three women were all different sizes, with one looking like she was carrying at least four extra stone. The smallest looked like she would snap in a stiff breeze. The men were all about the same size, all wiry but none looked like a challenge. This is why Michael is in charge.

“I'm Michael,” he said, offering his hand.

Bryant looked at it, then looked at the table. Joe sucked in a heavy breath.

“Jenny has told us everything about you,” Michael said.

“Everything?” Bryant glanced at Jenny, then resumed staring at Michael. “Weird. She’s never mentioned you.”

“Yes.” The way he said it suggested that, yes, she probably had told him everything, including what happened last night. “You are in charge now,” Michael continued, ignoring Bryant’s barb. “This,” he gestured around the cafe, “is your clan now.”

“You're giving it up, just like that?” Bryant scanned the room again. The people watching him seemed different now he looked harder. Their faces were expectant, full of hope.

“Yes,” Michael said. “Why would I deny an Original?”

“I've been in charge of men before,” Bryant said. “In my experience, when someone new comes in, it never ends well for the old guy.”

“This is not the army.”

“I don't think that matters.”

“I am not you. I am happy to serve.”

“Is everyone here in agreement with that?” Bryant looked around the table. The fat woman looked away, but the others held his gaze.

“What if I don't want to rule?”

Yes you do. Power, Bryant, more power.

“It is your birthright.”

Bryant laughed. “I wasn't born like this.”

“Irrelevant,” Michael said. “You are the most powerful one amongst us. That means you are in charge.”

“Again, what if I don't want to?”

Michael shrugged.

“How do you know I'm the most powerful? There is another Original.”

This time Michael nodded. “We have plans for him too. He will either join us or die.”

“I thought Originals couldn't die.”

“There are ways,” Michael said.

Bryant smirked. “You threatening me, Mikey?”

“Not at all. Just stating a fact.

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