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Alford could hear the sorrow in Zara’s voice. “Commandant,” she started, “I should have reported to you when Luceron and Seraphine were late for the warrior briefing in the bar area at the hotel the day of the benefit dinner. Seraphine told me it was because of last-minute arrangements and changes with the dinner, and while I wasn’t quite sold on the excuse, I couldn’t argue it.” Alford let out a frustrated sigh and scrubbed his hand over his face with one hand while keeping the other on the steering wheel and his eyes on the road. “You aren’t the only one that missed signs of something aery, Preticus,” he spoke in an assuring tone letting her know he placed no blame on her for this. “I’ve had my suspicions about something being off with them for quite some time; ever since the Ervilan spy was caught trying to sneak into the Milky Way. I should have dug deeper into the spy’s getaway since they were the two who sighted them. Something changed in both of them after that, but I was cha
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Mitzie squinted at the light as she slowly opened her eyes. She could hear voices, ones that sounded like Dr. Spandau and Mara, and another that she’d not heard before. “And we’ll make arrangements for her transport,” she heard Marva annoyingly say. “And what makes you so certain that she hasn’t mind-linked Orthos already?” it sounded like a female, one that had smoked too many cigarettes and was losing her voice. The sound irritated Mitzie like Marva’s voice, and Mitzie winced at the thought of having to hear both of these women speaking. “Because I told Orthos that the mental stimulation of trying to open mind-linking abilities on the virgin brain of a pregnant woman could cause harm to her unborn child,” Spandau asserted. “He’s not educated enough in the medical field to know that rule would not apply to an Etherian princess.” Mitzie knew they were talking about her. What is this mind-linking ability they were talking about? It was starting to become clear to her now how she’d n
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Marilee’s eyes widened as she gasped in surprise and placed her hand over her chest. “When Etherios was attacked, Milvan detected Claris’ magic at work in the battle. We assumed she’d defected to a neutral galaxy where she’d be free to practice as she pleased,” Zara answered folding her arms across her chest. Alford was still pacing with a hand on his hip and rubbing the back of his neck in thought. “That would explain how Luceron and Seraphine were able to incapacitate the staff so easily. None of them were warriors, but they all had basic defense training,” Alford remarked tilting his head towards the ceiling and rubbing his temples. “What’s happened?” Sheloah asked as she, Stanley, and Maria rushed into the study. “A cleaning crew from Shiros is downstairs,” she said glancing in the direction of Emma who was still laying on the couch with her eyes closed and crying softly. There was a somber feel over the room as Alford recounted what information that were able to gather. “We
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Claris, with Marva on her heels, walked back to where Mitzie sat. “So far you’ve done good in your cooperation. I will remove the foot restraints so that you can come and see the truth for yourself if you continue to be a good girl,” she chuckled. Mitzie sat silently, but pushed her legs out in front of her in silent agreement. Once Claris removed the shackles from Mitzie’s ankles, she gave a flick of her wrist, and Mitzie was in a standing position. “You see, I mean you no harm. I will remove the cuffs on your hands once you’ve seen the full truth. Only then will I be certain that you will not attempt to harm any of us.” Mitzie was confused at how Claris would think that by herself she could harm three grown able-bodied persons. Especially one who was apparently a witch. She kept her silence, however, and followed behind Claris towards the table with Marva behind her. Once they arrived at the table, Mitzie slightly leaned forward as her eyes widened in wonder. This was no ordinar
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He chuckled and removed the remaining hand from her arm placing it on the small of her back and edged her in the direction of the chair. “She said Japheth doesn’t want me dead,” Mitzie whispered. “That’s a two-part scenario, my love, and I give you my word that I will explain everything to you once we’re out of here,” he replied smiling as she sat in the chair placing her hand across her stomach. The flutters had increased. “Here,” he started to say reaching in his back pocket and removing one of Mitzie’s favorite protein bars. “It took us four hours to find you, and I saw that your lunch was mostly uneaten at home. Please, eat,” he implored stretching the bar in her direction. Even in the middle of a chaotic venture, Alford was still wanting to make sure his wife and his son were nourished. Mitzie chuckled at this as she reached to take the bar. “Thank you. I had no idea how long I’d been here, and I have developed a bit of an appetite.” Alford leaned down and gave her a warm kis
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“Mum,” Mitzie heard the child-like voice call to her. “Mum, I’d like to show you something,” she heard it again. Mitzie’s eyes shot open with a gasp as she hurriedly sat up. She was staring into the face of a beautiful boy who could not have been older than ten. His bright green eyes were smiling at her, and his mop of curly brown hair was softly blowing in a wind that Mitzie could not feel. “Wha…wha…” she stammered glancing at her surroundings. She wanted to be alarmed, but the comfort that this child’s presence emitted made her feel at peace. The child who looked like a green-eyed version of Alford let out a chuckle. “Mum, don’t be scared. I just want to show you something,” he said stretching a small hand in her direction. Mitzie immediately felt her stomach, which was amazingly flat. She stared at the small arm that was extended in her direction with her eyes wide as saucers, and her mouth opened in a silent gasp. “You…you’re…” she choked out. “Yes, mum. I’m Darius’ conscious m
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Mitzie’s face softened as she rubbed her stomach with both hands. Alford glanced up at her and gave a small reassuring smile. She began walking forward, then abruptly stopped. “I have no idea where I am or how to get out of here.” Walking up beside her, he chuckled at her look of confusion. He removed one of her hands from her stomach, and laced his fingers with hers. “This way, my love.” He silently led her through multiple winding corridors before they reached an exit. Once they were outside, Mitzie squinched her eyes and placed her hand on her forehead to use as a visor against the sunlight. “Where are we?” she asked visually exploring the desert-looking landscape around them. “This is an abandoned and unmapped military bunker. The earthlings used this space for confidential strategizing.” He said moving them towards the Rolls Royce SUV parked not far from the door they’d exited. He opened the passenger door for her and placed his hand on the small of her back guiding her. “Whe
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Mitzie squinted as her eyes slowly opened. Her head was rested against the back of the seat, and she groaned as she cautiously reached her hand to rub the back of her neck. She quickly assessed the environment feeling anxiety creep through her like torrid tendrils. They were surrounded by towering trees that amply obstructed the sunlight above them. Realization struck her that they had crashed through the guardrail on the highway, and although she was unable to tell where they were or how they’d landed, the vehicle didn’t appear to be damaged. She jolted forward with widened eyes as she shot her head in the direction of the driver’s seat. “Alford! Alford!” she shouted in fear as she hastily unfastened her seatbelt while reaching with her free hand to shake his shoulder. Alford’s head was leaned against the driver’s side window with his eyes closed, but he didn’t appear to be bleeding or injured, and his body slightly jostled as he gave out a small grunt in response to her nudging.
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