[In Distress 02.0] In Pain by Caethes Faron

Author:Caethes Faron [Faron, Caethes]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Goodreads: 23200033
Publisher: Branwen Press
Published: 2015-10-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Thank the Spark was the first thought that went through Malcolm’s mind. It would be such a relief to escape the burden of the expectations and responsibilities that came with his role as leader. Freed from those shackles, he could actually accomplish something instead of steering a ship that seemed anchored in place.

Will’s sharp intake of breath focused Malcolm’s attention.

“No, Will—”

“You’re relieved.” The look of betrayal in Will’s eyes cut at Malcolm’s chest like a razor.

“It’s not that simple.”

“I can understand your needing time after Kaleana’s death, but that’s not it. What have you been doing that is more important than the movement?”

This was not the way he wanted Will to find out. From the beginning, he had planned to tell Will once it was done. If he hadn’t needed a bath to rinse off the stink of his actions, he would have told him as soon as he came home. Unfortunately, he had discovered that no amount of soaking in the bath could wash away the darkness of what he had done.

The expectancy in Will’s eyes demanded an answer, but Malcolm worried that disappointment would take its place. “I avenged your leg today.”

“What do you mean?” Wariness colored his tone.

“I had Vincent delivered to me in the woods, and once there, I bound him to a tree and carved into his face with a knife and beat him until I felt I had destroyed him. Then I made him believe that he was going to die.”

Will lowered his gaze, leaving Malcolm to wait for his reaction. Malcolm watched as Will sat back in his chair and shook his head as he bit his lip. When he finally turned his attention back to Malcolm, a grim smile greeted him.

“Is he still alive?”

“Oh yes. Death would have been a mercy to him.”

“I wish I could have done that.”

“So you’re not mad at me?” Relief flooded Malcolm.

“No.” Will sighed. “I want to feel so many things, but I’m really just happy that the prick finally got what was coming to him. I have to think that maybe it will make him pause before he acts against whatever Zed he owns now.”

“Oh, he will.”

“Is there any chance you’ll be caught?” A bit of anxiety entered Will’s face, but not much. He knew Malcolm too well.

“None. I covered my tracks. What little contact I needed to make I did through our anonymous messaging service. There’s no way it can be traced back to me. I disguised myself well and made sure not to reference you specifically. Besides, he won’t even try to catch me. I made sure to leave him in such a state of fear that the most he’ll ever hope for is to be able to forget today. But he won’t. The Med Machine may be able to prevent scarring, but he’ll never forget the sight of his own face bloodied and cut with a broken nose. He’ll remember me and the reflection of himself every time he looks in a mirror.

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