Scavengers: Collection - Books 1-4 (Zombie Gentlemen) (m/m zombie steampunk erotic romance)

Author:K.A. Merikan [Merikan, K.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Acerbi&Villani ltd.
Published: 2013-12-10T18:30:00+00:00

His heart sank.

Scavengers: August - End

Scavengers: September

by K.A. Merikan

18th September, 1893

It was noon on James’ pocket watch when he approached his house. He couldn’t wait to leave work so he decided to take a brisk walk after a meeting with Lord Barnett, instead of waiting for a steam carriage. It seemed that even the weather was on his side, with the air much clearer than usual at this time of day. Nevertheless, he would still not risk taking off his gas mask in the street. It was an elegant accessory, custom made to compliment his gray, woolen cape. September had quickly turned quite cold this year, despite the sunshine.

But it wasn't weather that was on James’ mind when he reached the door to the newly built Terrace Mansions. With Katherine spending her afternoon at the Lady's Book Club, and Henry being taken care of by the nanny, James could indulge in what he considered the most delightful time of his day: the time he could spend with Ira.

The luxurious estate they lived in was very modern, located downtown, in a posh, high-level neighborhood, with private gardens growing on flat rooftops. Terrace Mansions were as controversial as they were comfortable and state-of-the-art. Purists claimed the copper plaque-covered elevations shone like a bald man’s head and it was something James couldn’t deny, but his wife loved them and for him, it was all that mattered.

He nodded at the doorman and went up the white stairs leading to the entrance of his two-level apartment in quick, energetic strides. It took only about half a minute for his butler to open the door for him.

“Good afternoon, my Lord,” said Holland, a middle-aged man with a permanently wrinkled forehead. His conservative uniform and perfect posture could put any gentleman to shame. “I hope your day has been pleasant.” He took the cape off James’ shoulders.

“Very much so, Holland!” James was a bit overexcited, but he couldn’t care less at this point. “But also tiresome, I'm going to retire to my room, so please let the other servants know not to disturb me.”

“Certainly, my Lord.” Holland gave him a curt nod. “Enjoy your sleep.” He turned to a massive, beautifully carved closet. Once the door was open, it revealed a small, dark room filled with outer garments. A special mechanism let him move them along a rail to easily reach the desired outfit.

James looked up the grand staircase, complete with a large crystal chandelier and an elaborate handrail, richly decorated with floral trimmings made of polished copper. In his mind though, he was already deep in the confines of the oriental chamber, with more pillows than he could count and the musky scent that clung to his hair all day. He went straight to his own bedroom. In comparison to Ira’s, it was quite stern looking, filled with dark, wooden furniture and paintings of horses. But he knew that as soon as he crossed a hidden door separating their rooms, he would be engulfed by bright colors.

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