William Wilde and the Unusual Suspects: An Anchored Worlds novel (The Chronicles of William Wilde Book 3) by Davis Ashura

Author:Davis Ashura [Ashura, Davis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-07T05:00:00+00:00

“Anyone home?” William called when he and Serena arrived at Mr. Zeus’ place. With night settling on the island, the lights inside were on, but he couldn’t hear or see anyone moving about.

“Out back,” Jason shouted.

Serena’s eyes darted about in obvious curiosity and nervousness while they made their way through the house. “You know, I’ve only been past Mr. Zeus’ front door five times in the past two years.”

“It’ll be fine,” William said in what he hoped was a reassuring tone. “You don’t have to be nervous.”

“Wouldn’t you be?”

“Nobody hates you any more.”

“That doesn’t mean they like me.”

“You’re making a mountain out of a molehill,” William told her, although privately he thought she might be right. Jake, Daniel, and Lien liked Serena well enough, even Mr. Zeus did, but for whatever reason, Jason only tolerated her.

They entered the courtyard in the back and discovered the group of people William had asked to meet with them: Mr. Zeus, Afa, Jake, Ms. Sioned, and Jason.

All were gathered around the lit firepit next to the pond. The gurgling of the small waterfall at the back of the garden could be heard above the crackling flames. Several landscape lights highlighted a few shrubs, but otherwise, the only illumination came from the fire, as twisting smoke dispersed into the air.

“Serena,” Mr. Zeus greeted with an inviting smile. “It’s good to see you again. Both of you have a seat.” He pointed to a pair of chairs.

William’s worry eased a bit. “Thanks for meeting with us,” he said, sliding into one of the unoccupied chairs.

“What’s this about?” Afa asked.

“William thought I should tell you something,” Serena said. “Isha—my Isha—dreamed to me last night.”

Silence followed her statement.

“How?” Jake blurted. “I thought you were blocked from dreaming to people.”

“She is,” Ms. Sioned said. “She can’t send out dreams but she can receive them.” Ms. Sioned smiled at Serena. “Sile says ‘hello,’ by the way. He also offers his gratitude for all your help with the spring plantings.”

“My pleasure,” Serena replied. She feigned careless courage, but William saw the tension in her carriage as she stepped farther into the courtyard. She edged forward with the tight-limbed motion of a cat in a strange alley before sitting next to William.

“Sile also asks you to seriously consider his offer of working with him in partnership next year,” Ms. Sioned said. “Bar thinks you should take it up as well.”

William gazed at the old raha’asra, sensing something about her words. They hadn’t been meant for Serena’s ears alone.

Sure enough, Mr. Zeus wore surprise on his face. “Sile wants to partner with you, and Bar Duba supports his offer?”

Serena nodded.

“I see,” he said. He stared at Jason, who flushed.

“You need to hear what Adam told her,” William said.

Serena explained the message Isha had sent.

“Shet and Seminal,” Mr. Zeus said, making the names sound like a curse.

“They’re real,” Serena insisted.

“I want to believe you,” Mr. Zeus said. “I’ve even investigated how to close an anchor line, but nothing in our histories confirms that Shet still lives.

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