The Super Power Saga (Book 3): Fear the Empire by Knuth Jaron Lee

Author:Knuth, Jaron Lee [Knuth, Jaron Lee]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Superheroes | Supervillains
Published: 2018-08-01T04:00:00+00:00

21

ANDRE

Leading Lucy and Connor around his supervillain lair was like returning to a high school reunion as a doctor with a supermodel wife. His pride beamed from his smile as he waved his hands in the air, showing off every room and every piece of technology that filled every nook and cranny. He urged them to try out every chair, turn on every screen, and push every button.

“Isn't it great?”

Lucy nodded, but she acted more excited by seeing Andre's giddiness than anything he was actually showing her. “This is like... amazing. I can't believe this is all yours.”

Connor still seemed skeptical. “But it's not yours. You just took it. Right? Isn't that what you said?”

Andre shrugged and flashed a quick grin at Connor. “Yeah, but trust me, Doctor Chem won't be knocking on the door anytime soon.”

“Yeah? Why is that? You kill him too?”

Lucy nudged Connor. “Be nice.”

“It's okay, Lucy. He's right. I did kill him.”

Lucy and Connor stared back at Andre like they were unsure whether to laugh at his joke or let his honesty terrify them. He smiled and kept walking, preferring to leave it a mystery.

“You can take these rooms,” he said as he pushed open a large oak door that led to one of the guest quarters.

Lucy gasped as she walked into the huge room. A massive television was embedded in one wall with leather furniture surrounding it and a fireplace underneath. Across the open floor plan was a kitchen with marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. Artificial window displays showed a snowy forest, as if they were actually in a mountaintop resort. Hardwood floors and brick walls completed the main space, with multiple doors leading into bathrooms and bedrooms.

“This is all... for us?”

Andre flipped a switch and flames bloomed in the gas fireplace. “Sure. I don't use it. You'll have to go down to the main kitchen for food, but feel free to grab whatever and stock your own fridge. I can get you some money too if you want to go out for anything specific. I'm not really sure what pregnant women need.”

Lucy giggled. “Neither am I.”

“We're sort of new to all this,” Connor said as he smiled at Lucy and pulled her closer. “We really haven't had a chance to just sit down and... relax. I guess we can finally start worrying about her and the baby, instead of just running.”

“I'm glad to give you a place where you can feel safe. Lucy was always like a little sister to me.”

“Seriously, Andre. We can't thank you enough.”

Andre waved his hand, dismissing the idea. “Don't mention it. If you need anything else, just ask Linus.”

“Who's Linus?”

Andre pointed at the ceiling. “The lair's computer.”

Lucy and Connor exchanged confused looks.

Andre chuckled. “Linus? Do you know anything about pregnancies?”

The snooty British voice came out of the speakers hidden in the walls. “Sir, I have access to a database of information containing thousands of libraries on every subject known to man. I'm sure I can summon up a few tidbits regarding the gestation period of human babies.

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