The Thief by G. S. Jennsen

Author:G. S. Jennsen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: science fiction
ISBN: 9781957352237
Amazon: B0CCXDF6X6
Publisher: Hypernova Publishing

When they got to Tolje’s apartment, Eren swiftly changed his clothes. He didn’t think he’d gotten any of the gore from the Daith massacre on him, but merely being in proximity to it made him feel dirty nonetheless.

He returned to the guest bedroom, where he found Nyx emptying their bag holding the rest of their wardrobe onto the bed.

“What are you doing?”

“I need to get the intel on this spike into Concord’s hands. If we’re forced to visit many scenes like the one on Daith, we’re going to need more clothes, so I thought I’d go ahead and acquire some for both of us while I was home.”

It comforted him to discover she’d come away feeling the same as he did. “Good idea.”

She checked the inside of the bag to confirm it was empty, then exhaled ponderously. “That was difficult.”

“Yeah. In a lot of ways.”

“Why was the woman—Tolje’s daughter—so rude to him?”

“They have a strained relationship. I’m not certain of the backstory.”

“It strikes me as simply the way Hesgyr are.”

“Emotionless, you mean?” He arched an eyebrow.

If she recognized the insinuation, she didn’t acknowledge it. “Not at all. There were plenty of emotions on display by her. Anger, contempt, frustration, bitterness. To name a few.”

“And what about Tolje’s emotions?”

“I didn’t see much of any from him.”

“Then you weren’t paying attention.”

“If you say so.” After she secured the bag on her shoulder, she reached around and touched a spot near the small of her back. A faint glow began to light the room.

Eren’s brow furrowed in confusion…then he groaned. “You’ve got one of the new wormhole generators, don’t you? It’s how you’re moving back and forth so easily. I assumed you had a Prevo on call, but no. Figures.”

“Is it such a surprise that I’d be entrusted with one of the first prototypes? My job is—”

“Of the utmost importance, yes. The kingdom would fall if you couldn’t respond instantly to every perceived threat to the Advocate, the Advocacy or a lost kitten wandering the streets of downtown Olympia.”

“Look, Eren, I don’t know what—”

He held up a hand to forestall her tirade. “You’re right. I’m sorry, and I take it back. I’m just on edge after what happened today.”

She was silent for a few seconds, then nodded tightly. “Understandable. I’ll return in a few hours.” She stepped through the tear in space that had formed in the room, and it sealed behind her.

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