Spirit & Soul by T.G. Ayer

Author:T.G. Ayer [Ayer, T.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Infinite Ink Publishing
Published: 2019-05-28T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Maya’s ears were already ringing as her father’s words echoed her thoughts. “They are claiming the power was given to you by an element of evil, from the devil or from whatever demonic element exists within the Hindu paradigm.”

Maya scowled. “Who are these idiots?”

Dev shrugged. “It’s not as if they’ve chosen to say these things to my face. But it’s pretty clear that something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”

Maya nodded just as Sabala asked, “I fear I do not understand what Denmark has to do with the KALIMA Agency situation. And is Denmark not a country on its own as opposed to being a state?”

Maya just stared at the hellhound. She didn’t have the heart to laugh at the incongruity of Sabala’s question, nor did she have the energy to explain other than to say, “It’s just a saying.”

Sabala must have been true to his word when he’d explained that he was able to guess her frame of mind because he didn’t push for a better explanation. Instead, he got to his feet and trotted over to her side, settling down beside her knee as though his warmth was sufficient to make her feel better.

But he only made her more uncomfortable.

Was it proper to pet his head considering he wasn’t truly an animal? She knew she’d be offended if someone tried to pat her on the head, so now she hesitated when previously she would have rested her palm on his neck to absorb his warmth—which would have given her the comfort she needed.

Maya felt betrayed, though it was harder to define since she barely knew anyone on the board. They were her parents’ staff and coworkers, people she hadn’t even been in contact with since she’d become more active at HQ. Other than Claudia, Maya knew barely anyone on the board on a personal level.

Then she felt the blood drain from her face.

“Is that why you guys have been so odd with Claudia? Is she part of this whole shit-show?” Maya asked, her tone tight as she spoke, barely concerned with what she said in front of her parents.

Her mom’s shoulders bowed, and she twisted her fingers in her lap. Dev answered instead. “We don’t think so but we’re being careful. We don’t want her caught in the middle and having her loyalties brought into the spotlight.”

“That’s a little complicated, isn’t it?” asked Maya softly. “The fact that she betrayed us should sit well with the board, shouldn’t it?”

Leela’s eyes went dark. “We’ve said nothing to the board about it. The only people who know is this family, Joss and Nik. And of course, Claudia herself.”

Maya nodded slowly, a ball of fear forming inside her. “I really, really hope she’s not mixed up with their agenda. It’s been hard enough trying to forgive her, I don’t think I’d be able to handle it if she ends up on their side.”

Leela rubbed her forehead and exhaled slowly. “I knew that was what was bothering you. You really need to move past it, Maya.

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