The Rogue Wolf by KT Belt

Author:KT Belt [Belt, KT]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rubber Tree Books
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

15

Pinpoints of Light

Carmen studied every move Inertia made as they walked. His movements, while direct and flowing like all Clairvoyants, also held a certain weight and power that was subtle but obvious to those who were looking. Inertia moved just like the way he spoke: slow, methodical, and seemingly carefree…yet also not. He had her complete attention now. She didn’t care where they were going. She didn’t care what was happening. They could have just walked past the fiery gates of hell, for all she’d notice.

“Married,” she said telepathically for about the millionth time. “What do you mean we’re married?”

He still gave no words in response. She glared at him, though she wasn’t actually angry. Well, she was, but the emotion couldn’t be described so simply. She could think of no one in her life who had ever treated her as he did. Most everyone existed as a prisoner of her mood, placating her and trying their best to please her, even to the point of her exasperation. They feared that one day, someway, somehow, she’d snap and go on a killing spree. Carmen did her best to give no proof that such a day would ever come, but she guessed she had just gotten used to the terrified deference of everyone around her. Even Michael, before he’d gotten sick, was quietly wary of her. Inertia was no such thing. He prodded her. He challenged her. And she didn’t like any of it. Though she also had to admit she’d do anything he said without a second thought. She couldn’t make much sense of the dynamic.

“Well?” she asked again.

He said nothing. He didn’t even seem to hear her, except for one sign. It was ever so slight, but he gave a small smirk. Carmen grinded her teeth.

“This is not funny!” she spat.

Rauon and Mugal, who walked in front of them, turned to look at her. Mugal’s face rivaled a stone statue’s for hardness. Rauon simply looked confused.

“Pardon me, Psyche, but what isn’t funny?” he asked.

Inertia smirked again, and Carmen could only sigh. “So many, many things,” she said dejectedly. Rauon looked even more confused, but he questioned no further. After a few seconds of awkward silence, the group continued on.

Carmen, unfortunately, had to divide her attention between Inertia and the sortens. The layout of this place would never allow anyone to walk aimlessly and get to wherever they intended. She had learned that the main corridor really did continue on forever, subtly doubling back and curving in on itself in one continuous loop. Rooms and secondary corridors were hidden behind doors built into the walls of the main corridor to be as nondescript as possible. If she and Inertia didn’t follow closely, they’d be lost in a matter of moments.

“Why did you say we were married?” Carmen asked again.

Inertia glanced at her. “So, what now?” he teased.

Her eyes narrowed and she pressed her lips together. She didn’t ask that question that much. “Now you’ll talk to me,” she responded.

“Yes, we can talk now,” Inertia said after a thoughtful nod.

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