The Withered Rose by Penny BroJacquie

Author:Penny BroJacquie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Teen Young Adult Mystery Thriller Spies, Mystery Thrillers Suspense Conspiracies, Science Fiction Fantasy Alternative History, Science Fiction Fantasy Genetic Engineering, Literary Fiction Politics Government World USA, Teen Young Adult Social Family Issues Girls Parent, Teen Young Adult Romance Science Fiction
Publisher: Penny BroJacquie
Published: 2018-06-04T00:00:00+00:00

“LET ME START WITH A flashback. Do you remember how the Bacterium-Z outbreak started?” Vittor asked.

“Of course, I remember. If it wasn’t for Bacterium-Z, I wouldn’t have been reunited with you,” Floriana retorted.

“Well, then you probably remember that it all started during World War II because of an alchemist our grandfather worked with, Dr. Foulkaneli, was working on the creation of a superhuman, the ultimate soldier, who could be used both on the battlefield and for city surveillance. It took our people decades to retrieve Dr. Foulkaneli’s notes from a leather folder locked in a KGB underground storage facility in Moscow. It was Dr. Foulkaneli’s findings that our father, Rokku Rossi, used to create Bacterium-Z, which almost caused the apocalypse and divided our family, causing so much pain to all of us.” Vittor's eyes had turned the dark blue of a wavy sea.

“I don’t understand. All that happened in the past. What does it have to do with us being here right now?” A lump lodged in Floriana’s throat as she feared what Vittor would reveal.

“Dr. Foulkaneli is here,” Vittor said with eyes wide open.

“What?” Floriana let out a small cry of surprise.

“Quiet!” Vittor shushed her. “I know, it’s hard to believe, but he’s here. I met him.”

“What is he doing here? And what are you doing here with him, Vittor?” she asked.

“I added one more bad decision to the Rossi family's long list.” He lowered his eyes apologetically.

“What do you mean? And how on earth did you get in touch with Dr. Foulkaneli? And furthermore, how can he be still alive? He must be much older than Grandpa, who is already very old, in case you didn’t notice.”

Vittor ignored the sarcasm in her voice and continued his narration. “It seems our dear grandpa has a secret, or more specifically, he has one more secret he has not shared with us. He had not always been Grand Master of the Order of the Black Rose. He was a respectable scientist before he was anointed Master of Malta. As you know, those that take the seat of Master of Malta are traditionally appointed Grand Master, Master of all Masters. As a prominent young scientist, he gained Dr. Foulkaneli’s complete confidence, and it was with him that that mad alchemist shared all his incredible discoveries. The Water of Life was one of them. Yes, our sweet grandpa has found the way to expand his life expectancy.”

“And I thought I was the black sheep of the family.” Floriana burst out in laughter, forcing Vittor to signal her to calm down.

“Shush! I told you to keep quiet. Actually, our family is full of black sheep. You haven’t heard the whole story yet.”

“I’m all ears.” Floriana shrank back.

Vittor pointed at her. “And don’t interrupt me again. They don’t know I’m here. But I had to. I have to prepare you for what you are going to face soon. The ugly truth. So, let me just spit it out.”

After Floriana nodding, boggled, he started talking again. “The Water of Life is just one of their incredible discoveries.

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