Lost Souls by Jana Oliver

Author:Jana Oliver
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nevermore Books division of Magespell LLC
Published: 2021-12-02T16:16:29+00:00

FIFTEEN

Voices came from the hallway, and then a pair of angels entered the room followed by a puzzled Alex. He was far enough into his magical training to know these two were something different, but not exactly what they were.

Mort rose in respect. “I bid you both welcome to my home,” he said. “Ori, it is good to see you again. May I know the name of your companion?”

“I am Serrah, and I offer blessings upon your dwelling Mortimer Beaumont Alexander.”

“We are honored to accept your hospitality,” Ori added.

“Oh! You’re Divines! Wow!” Alex blurted, then grimaced. “Sorry!” He glanced at his uncle. “That was rude.”

“Your greeting is probably the most enthusiastic I’ve ever received, Alexander Rowan Greene,” Ori said, clearly amused.

“No harm, Alex,” Mort said, smiling.

“Yeah, well, I’m still sorry.” The apology didn’t keep him from staring at the latest guests with intense curiosity.

Riley checked her phone. “Okay, the grand master dude should be here in a couple minutes.” Alex took that as an excuse to exit the room, his face still slightly red from embarrassment.

“Your nephew is studying with you?” Ori asked.

“Yes. He’s smart, and he has a good heart. That’s a solid basis upon which to build.”

Serrah looked toward the door, then back. “He will do well.”

“I am reassured to hear that, especially from you.”

Beck arrived while Mort was ensuring everyone had something to eat or drink. The angels declined, which Riley found curious as Ori had dined in her home on more than one occasion. Was it because of Serrah? From what she could tell they were more comfortable in each other’s presence now. What had happened to change that adversarial dynamic?

Riley made sure her spouse was introduced to Heaven’s angel, and then to the new journeyman.

“We met when I was at Stewart’s,” he said, smiling over at Katia. “I was horrified to discover that she thinks that Midwestern barbecue is somehow better than ours. I will be showin’ her she’s wrong about that.”

Katia shook her head. “Not a chance.” Then added a quick, “Sir.”

It was obvious the two had hit it off if Beck was already razzing the newcomer about his favorite food.

Once Alex found a chair, Riley began. “Does anyone have objection if I use the magical equivalent of soundproofing? We’ll be talking about certain things that I don’t want others to overhear.”

There were no objections, so Riley executed the spell. “That good?” Mort nodded his approval.

“May I add to it?” Ori asked.

“Sure.”

He didn’t move, didn’t close his eyes, but the room’s acoustics changed somehow. The space now felt more like a sanctuary than a hollow bubble.

“Sweet! Is it the whole house?” Riley asked.

“Yes. It will likely attract attention since I’m involved, but what we discuss must not be overheard.”

Riley looked over at Simon. “Please let the others know what’s going on with you and those kids.”

Her ex-boyfriend delivered a tight nod and then laid out what had happened during the exorcism earlier that day, as well as the stakes involved. Mort grimaced at the part where the demon had snared Simon in its unholy bargain.

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