Shadow of Death: Life After Death Day Book Four by Donna Augustine

Author:Donna Augustine [Augustine, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Strong Hold Publishing, LLC
Published: 2024-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

You need to go out and about. They need to know you’re not afraid of them, Widow Herbert said as she sat on the bed. If they think you’re afraid, they’ll begin to wonder if you have any capabilities left and then press their hand.

“I don’t care what they think. I just want out of this godforsaken place.” I leaned my head on the window sash, letting the sun shine on my face as I looked below. There were more men down and around the perimeter than I’d realized when we approached. Or maybe Varic had ordered them there recently? Didn’t really matter, since they were there now.

Having them see you will start to make them get used to seeing you. The more they see you, the more relaxed they’ll become.

“I know you’re right.” Still, I hated this place so much that I didn’t want to see any of them. Not yet.

You’re strong. You will get through this, she said.

“Or die. Maybe both of us.” Although if they touched Kicks, I was going scorched earth. I wasn’t leaving this place until it was a pile of rubble, their bodies all burned beneath—well, except for Didi and Aunt Elara. They seemed like decent sorts. I couldn’t bury them.

Death won’t let that happen while she still has some control of you.

“I can’t count on her for anything. Talking about unreliable, do you know what happened to Jaysa? Where did she go off to?”

I’m afraid her situation might’ve been demoted, if you know what I mean.

That was a tough break. Surprising? No.

I could hear steps heading this way. “Someone’s coming,” I said.

I’ll see you soon. Go handle your company.

There was the softest of knocks. “Piper, it’s Didi.”

“I’m coming,” I said, knowing how timid the girl was. She was probably more afraid that I would answer the door.

“Hey, what’s going on?” I asked as I opened the door, finding her standing there alone. No guard accompaniment? I guessed Didi was expendable. Maybe they wanted me to kill her? Easiest way to turn me into more of a villain for anyone who doubted I’d killed their father.

“Athena wanted to see you. She’s waiting for you in the kitchen.” She inched back when I leaned forward.

I hadn’t been able to put my finger on whether Athena was a problem or not yet. She clearly didn’t like me, if her glares meant anything. Getting summoned wasn’t sitting so well either. Still, was she going to be a real problem or an inconvenience? I had a feeling I was going to find out soon.

“Okay. Let’s go.” Widow Herbert did tell me to show my face, so there was that upside.

Didi walked twice as fast as me. Every time I threatened to close the gap, she walked even faster. I began walking extra slow so she wouldn’t be winded by the time we got downstairs. If I didn’t, everyone would assume I was chasing her.

Athena was in the kitchen, talking to some other younger girls, when we walked in.

The second she saw me, her movements grew jittery.

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