Trafalgar and Boone in the Drowned Necropolis by Geonn Cannon

Author:Geonn Cannon
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Supposed Crimes LLC
Published: 2016-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Part of Dorothy’s travel arrangements included the private rental of a steamship that could take them from Barcelona to the Aegean Sea. The ship would also serve as a launch and base of operations for their descent. They took the case from Ignacio and returned to the hotel to await word it was ready for departure. Dorothy was impatient to leave. Reserving the private ship meant they wouldn’t be forced to make stops at Rome or Malta or the other tourist spots that might have delayed them further, but it would still be at least four days before they were finally at their destination.

She was growing more concerned about Trafalgar’s comments on Virago. If somehow she did discover where they were headed, there was every chance she could get to the Aegean before them. They might arrive to find another ship squatting over their prize. She sat in her hotel room with her feet up on the desk, her chair angled so she could look out the window. Her room faced the wrong way to see the harbor but she imagined she could hear the stevedores working to prepare their vessel.

Ignacio’s case was sitting on the bed. It was incredibly heavy, made of a thick metal that brought to mind a vault rather than valise. Carrying it had strained the muscles of her arms and back, but she’d managed. She had yet to open it, and when she suggested Trafalgar sort through the items the other woman had stiffened and shook her head. Dorothy knew she could open it and get an idea of what they were going to face. If Ignacio was telling the truth about his curse, then he would know exactly what they would need. She might not understand the context of every item, but she could gather enough for an educated inference. Medicine. Bandages. Weapons. The temptation was far too great. She didn’t want to know. Knowing anything in advance would lead to confirmation bias, would make them question their choices, and could doom the expedition. She would just keep the case close to hand and, if an insurmountable obstacle arose, they would break it open and hope the solution was inside.

Beatrice had gone for a quick jog that ended up lasting most of the afternoon. Dorothy wasn’t surprised. After spending days cooped up on a boat and a train, with another long journey ahead of her, she knew Beatrice was eager to stretch her legs as much as possible. When she returned she immediately stripped down to her underclothes to change into something more casual, only noticing Dorothy’s doldrums when she sat on the edge of the bed to tie her shoes.

“Are you all right?”

Dorothy sighed. She knew she must have looked a ruin. Her hair was down, her blouse unbuttoned to reveal the chemise underneath, and her stockings had runs in them. “I fear taking this route could have dire consequences. Virago is a crafty opponent. She may have already discovered what we’re up to.

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