The Orphan Trilogy by James Morcan & Lance Morcan

Author:James Morcan & Lance Morcan [Morcan, James & Morcan, Lance]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Military, Spies & Politics, Assassinations, Conspiracies, Espionage, Political, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Thrillers, Pulp, Teen & Young Adult
Amazon: B00BGGM05U
Publisher: Sterling Gate Books
Published: 2013-02-14T05:00:00+00:00

56

“Come in,” Kentbridge called out from inside his third floor office.

On the other side of the closed door, Seventeen steeled herself. The normally ice cold blonde orphan feared she was about to be criticized for her poor performance in the makeup class. She opened the door and marched in.

From behind his desk, Kentbridge studied Seventeen as she approached. She stood before him like a soldier.

“Please, sit down, Seventeen. And relax.”

Seventeen sat down, but remained far from relaxed.

Kentbridge noted she even looked like she was at attention while seated. “Is everything alright? You seem a little worked up.”

“I am fine, sir,” she replied robot-like.

“Okay.” He decided to get straight to the point. “Well, I want you to know you don’t always need to compete with the others, or win at everything, to prove yourself to me. You are a very talented young lady and are developing your own specific skills. And remember, you are younger than most of the others, including Nine.”

Seventeen tensed at the mention of Nine. This was noted by Kentbridge.

The special agent reviewed his reasons for ordering Seventeen to meet privately with him. He’d been meaning to talk to her for some time as he felt a little guilty. Guilty because he’d been showing so much favoritism toward Nine since his return and because he’d told the boy so much about his past. In truth, he now regretted letting Nine know so much. He thought it only fair he at least tell Seventeen what her mother named her, just as he’d told Nine. After all, Seventeen was the only other orphan who had been named. “I want to tell you something, but I need you to promise me you can keep a secret.”

Intrigued, Seventeen nodded. “You can trust me, sir.”

“When you were born, your mother named you.” Kentbridge paused. “She named you Jennifer.” He stopped short of telling Seventeen that her mother was also Nine’s mother. Along with the twins Five and Six, Seventeen and Nine were the only orphans to share the same mother. “Now, Jennifer, I am telling you this because I believe in you. You are unique and very special. So don’t try so hard to outdo the others or seek my approval all the time, okay?”

Seventeen nodded and Kentbridge indicated she could leave. She stood up to go.

“Oh, and one more thing, Jennifer,” Kentbridge said standing up. “Never tell the others you have a real name or that you know about your mother. They’ll get jealous.”

“Of course, sir.”

Kentbridge extended his hand. “And that’s a promise?”

“That’s a promise, sir.”

They shook hands to seal their agreement.

Kentbridge saw Seventeen seemed pleased she was one up on the other orphans. From the width of her smile and the strength of her handshake, she appeared to have regained any confidence she may have lost. He hoped she wasn’t thinking that his confiding in her meant he viewed her as Omega’s number one orphan.

As Seventeen departed, Kentbridge wondered whether he’d done the right thing or if he was creating a monster.

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