Us Dark Few by Alexis Patton

Author:Alexis Patton [Patton, Alexis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Alexis Patton
Published: 2023-06-28T04:00:00+00:00

19

There lies a riot in you.

We roar with our very first breaths.

The entrance into Genesis was a massive, gleaming elevator. The doors were see-through with a gold G insignia written on the glass, signaling its sole destination. Serene squeezed her hand as they drew closer to the forbidden area.

When Serene learned Khalani was requested as a servant in Genesis, she made quick work stealing a pad from an unsuspecting guard and switched her number with another prisoner. Khalani objected, but one cutting look from Serene told her that it wasn’t up for negotiation. She was admittedly fortunate for her presence when they were forced to change into a tight black dress and matching high heels.

Were they going to a dinner or a brothel?

They were joined by one other male and female prisoner. The girl had pale skin, a pretty, heart-shaped face, and flowing black hair that still held a shine to it. Khalani recognized the auburn-haired boy as the prisoner being shoved around the food line her first day in Braderhelm.

At least the guard gave him pants to wear. She might as well be half-naked.

Their transports swiftly hummed to a stop before the elevator. She gulped at the number of guards standing at attention. The stone-faced men wore gold uniforms, and the leader approached their group.

“These the prisoners?” he asked.

“Yes, sir,” the Braderhelm guard responded.

The Genesis guard tilted his head. “Check them.”

One of the men abruptly breached her personal space and started feeling around her body for weapons. She kept her eyes forward and went rigid as rough hands patted down her whole body, including her chest and groin.

Serene made a sound of disapproval but was quickly silenced.

“All clear,” the guard said, resuming his position.

“Follow me.” The Genesis guard turned and walked toward the elevator. He placed his hand on a screened panel, and a lightbulb flashed green as the doors opened. Khalani and Serene exchanged a wide-eyed glance of trepidation but slowly crossed the threshold.

The Genesis guard held up his hand in salute as the doors closed. “Loyalty to Apollo.”

The two Braderhelm guards saluted and shouted the words back, but Khalani and the other prisoners stayed utterly silent. The elevator jolted and began rising. She shifted her weight from side to side and rubbed her palms down her legs. The elevator climbed higher.

And higher.

They turned their heads to look out the glass. All of Apollo lay below. The pristine, white Council Chambers grew smaller, and the people walking the streets appeared as black specks. Her anxiety spiked when they were suddenly surrounded by rock, dirt, and soil. Earth.

They were almost to the surface.

Khalani’s body jerked to the side when they came to a screeching halt. The back door opened with an electrical buzz. The prisoners turned in unison, and Khalani witnessed something she’d only observed in dreams.

Sunlight.

The light was overpowering. Blinding. Golden rays filtered through Khalani’s fingers as she shielded her face. She peered over her shoulder and spotted Serene and the other prisoners covering their eyes as well.

Even through her dirty fingers, the sun was captivating and compelled her to move forward.

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