One Last Breath by S. C. Stokes

Author:S. C. Stokes [Stokes, S. C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Prescient Publishing
Published: 2019-07-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Kasey stood there on the busy New York street, John's voice echoing in her ear. She knew she had to make the call and yet no matter how much she had thought about it, she still didn’t know what to say. How would she explain being with Sanders? How could she protect John from the knowledge that his father was dead, and the Shinigami impostor was sharing his dinner table?

"Hello?” John said. “Is anyone there?"

Kasey exhaled slowly. "John, it's me, Kasey."

"Kasey, where are you? Are you ok?

"John, I can explain everything. It's not easy, though. It's a long story. I need you to hear me out."

"I'll say,” John replied with a groan. “You told me someone was going to try and kill my father in the cathedral and then you disappear only to be seen days later carving a path through the Arcane Council with the traitor, Sanders. How could you do that, Kasey? How could you work with him after everything he did to Theo? After everything he did to me? That attack on the manor. He could have killed me."

It was everything Kasey was afraid off. John had so many questions. And most of the answers would put John squarely in the firing line.

"It's not like that, John," Kasey replied. “Sanders didn't kill Theo. I can tell you that much. We only broke into the Arcane Council so that I would be able to examine the body and get to the bottom of all this."

John's temper flared as his tone rose. "I see he got to you, Kasey. Sanders was always a persuasive one. How did he get to you?"

"It's not important right now, John. I just called to talk. I wanted to tell you that I was okay, and that I was making progress in finding the Getz killer. The Council is after Sanders and now they're after me. They’re barking up the wrong tree. I just wanted to make sure you knew, because the real killer is still out there. They are a danger to you, your family, the Council, everything! John, whatever you think of me, don't let your guard down with anyone else. I believe the killer is inside the Council. We know that much. They are using their resources to cover themselves and blame Sanders. It’s just a distraction to throw everyone off the scent. We’re getting close, we just need a little more time."

"More time, Kasey. This is insane. Have you seen the news? They're saying you killed a bunch of tenants in some building downtown. What the hell is going on?"

"More lies, John. I thought you knew me better than that. The building we hit was a drug house run by one of the local gangs. We needed some resources. With the ADI breathing down our neck, we couldn't afford to go to anyone. So, we borrowed a little cash from someone who shouldn’t have had it in the first place.”

"A regular Robin Hood.” He let out an exasperated sigh. “What is it you want, Kasey? Why call now?"

"Like I said, John.

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