The Last Singer (The Falcon Chronicles Book 1) by Marjorie Lindsey

Author:Marjorie Lindsey [Lindsey, Marjorie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-24T05:00:00+00:00

I raced across the recpod track to where Jarryd, Marta and Weyland were gathered. “Finally. I worried they’d transported you.” I realized it was a stupid remark when my brother glared at me.

“Be careful what you say, Bryn. We’re being watched, remember? Let’s run as we talk.”

We did a few laps in silence.

“My father says that they’ve sentenced a man who works in the media lab.” Marta brushed my arm with hers as she ran alongside. “He’s being transported.”

“Stick.” I felt nauseated and slowed my pace. Weyland crashed into my back and we both tumbled to the track.

“Sorry,” mumbled Weyland, untangling his long legs from mine.

My ankle ached and my knees were sore from ramming the hard, running surface. I forced a hobbling run when several curious guards advanced from their stations along the walls.

“Split up and meet near the swim change rooms.” Jarryd and Marta sped off, leaving me limping, with Weyland at my heels. The guards stationed by the track lost interest as we moved away.

Our group of four blended in among the chattering clusters of people gathered in the aquatic area. Only a couple of men glanced our way as we met up. Off-duty guards by the look of their shorn hair.

“I think they’re watching.” I nodded toward the two nearby.

“Probably, but they’ll soon lose interest if there’s nothing to see.” Jarryd strolled past them.

“They look irritated.” Marta’s voice was tight.

“It’s the extra hours of guard duty. They’re not getting much time off,” said Jarryd.

“How do you know?” Her surprise mirrored mine.

Jarryd headed to four seats farthest from the pool and other swimmers. He lounged back, stretched out his legs and closed his eyes, but continued to speak.

“I know one of the guards. He was the winner of last year’s Steepchase and he became a member of Delio’s personal security force. He’s from Nuvega. We became running buddies before the games.”

I could hear deception in Jarryd’s tone. “What else?”

His eyes crinkled to slits as he laughed. “I never could fool you, Bryn.”

“What aren’t you telling us, Jarryd?” Marta grasped his arm.

“He’s one of my contacts and keeps me informed about Delio.” His answer appeased his fiancée, but I knew there was something more. He traded my questioning look with one of warning. There was something he didn’t want Marta to know.

Sensing his reluctance, I changed the subject. “Have you discovered anything concrete about Delio’s plans?”

“Not yet. It’s frustrating that the council is still denying any serious threat. With Delio controlling the communications, everyone thinks there’s nothing to worry about and there’s no pressure for him to reveal his solutions. Father is still trying to get proof to persuade the council to question the Premier, but until that happens we have to hope that Delio makes a mistake.”

“Or that the vandals get their message across.”

I told them about Stick and the discussions after he was arrested.

Jarryd nodded. “Despite the graffiti, people only seem concerned about the curfews and cameras. They don’t believe the planet’s in real danger. Making them take the threat seriously is our…the biggest obstacle.

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