A Snake's Path (A Snake's Life Book 2) by Kenneth Arant

A Snake's Path (A Snake's Life Book 2) by Kenneth Arant

Author:Kenneth Arant [Arant, Kenneth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: virtual reality VR MMO litRPG role playing litRPG, men's adventure private investigator shapeshifter, science fiction thriller sword sorcery superhero, supernatural fantasy magic occult legends thriller, cyberpunk apocalyptic dystopian quest gamelit
Publisher: Shadow Alley Press
Published: 2020-09-07T16:00:00+00:00


Interlude: Thor’s Anger & Amaar’s Game

"GODS DAMN IT!" THOR raged. He grabbed a lamp from a nearby table and hurled it across the room and into the opposite wall. His mother and brother winced at the sound but didn't otherwise react.

"Breaking our furniture won't change the past, Thor." Frigga said in a calm voice.

"I know!" He paused for a moment, then let out a deep breath. "I know... I... I failed to protect her."

"Jeez, you're acting like she died. So, she has a scar, what's the big deal?" Loki, his half-brother asked. Loki was a head shorter than Thor, with slicked back black hair and bright green eyes.

"That's not the point. If Findral hadn't been there, Ayla would have died to that damn assassin." Even while saying so, his mind went back to the previous night when he heard the scream and the sounds of battle coming from inside her room.

He almost broke down the door in his haste to enter and what was the first thing he saw? Why, it was Findral standing over the would-be assassin in her "true” form; Her ebony skin had turned blood red, her hair appeared to be made of living flame, and a slender onyx-black tail ending in a dangerous looking point swayed just above the man's left eye.

Occasionally, a wave of fire would encircle one of her limbs or her torso, then travel down her body and burn the man.

"Thor?" His mother interrupted.

"Yes? What is it?"

"Have they made any progress in determining his allegiance?"

"No, they have not," he replied.

"Well then, what are you still doing here?" she asked.

"What do you mean?"

"It was your bride-to-be that was attacked, correct?"

"Yes. What's your point?"

She rolled her eyes at the question. "Why haven't you asked for my permission to interrogate him yourself? I'd think you'd be itching for a chance to question him, or was I mistaken?"

"I... May I? And Dad won’t mind?" he asked.

"I’ll handle your father. Just make sure you ask Fira to heal him, so he doesn't die before you get what you need," she replied with a tight smile.

Thor’s mouth briefly hung open, then it snapped shut and he smiled grimly. "Thank you, Mom." He bowed low, then left the room with Loki on his heels.

As he made his way down to the dungeon a cruel smile appeared on his lips. "Time to stop the goody-goody act. For a while, at least."

“Oh, this is going to be so much fun,” Loki drawled.

Thor wound his way through Gungnir and arrived at the brig where a guard stopped him.

"Sorry sir, but the king has stated that no one is allowed to see the prisoner."

"I've been given orders to interrogate the prisoner for information on his allegiances," Thor stated matter-of-factly.

"I'll need you to wait here while I confirm this information—" The guard began but halted after seeing the look on Thor’s and Loki’s faces. "Uh. Go on in." the guard stammered, then stepped out of their way.

"Find lady Fira and bring her here," Thor ordered.

"Right away, sir!" The guard saluted, then ran off to obey his command.



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