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Seth (Book 4) THIRTY TWO
"I was thirteen, new to being a mother," I start as I hug myself as a bit of comfort but not enough to console me. "You and the others already know that I'm an orphan, and I told you about my parents. After I left the foster home where I met Effie, a couple adopted me. The excitement of having a family made me wish it was all a dream, but it was a stand and delivered. A woman named Eva took me away and had me placed within her community called the Order. In that community, it's more of a religious faction; you had to follow the rules to live a better life. Living in a big community wasn't so bad, and Eva was kind to me, but I found out the dark secrets later. Eva is no ordinary woman; the people who follow her think she's a saint, and they think she can save the world from chaos if that ever happens. But she is no saint." I turn away from him, look at the moon, and continue my story."Eva kidnaps children from those who she finds have no place in this world. She uses her soft and cunn
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY THREE
The funeral for Ghost feels slow. I stand over his tombstone and build up the guilt inside.Ghost was supposed to take my lead to destroy the secret bases of the Order, but the mole sent by them betrayed him.I let the rain pour down on me as I stare at his name and the titles he's been given: a comrade, a friend, a brother, a Dagger. His grave is in a private field owned by Odin for those who have fallen. I closed my eyes and wished to return to time and save him and Poppy.The rain stops drenching me, and I see a concerned Seth. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me close. My head rests on his chest as my emotions bundle up inside me. I let out a sob.Seth gave me time to let myself out before we headed home. After Seth and the others found me with Persephone in my arms, we settled ourselves at Odin's mansion in Los Angeles. As the days pass, I lie on my bed, spacing out. I still feel the guilt of losing Myles. I resent myself that his death is my fault. I clenched my kno
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY FOUR
I sharply inhale before I calm myself. "What's your name?" The girl weakly lifts her head, and her eyes shoot up, petrified. She lowers her head to avoid eye contact. "The Captain asked you a question, traitor." Gunnar snarled as he was about to hit her, but Kendall stopped him, increasing his anger. The Order girl trembled on the floor as she let out a panicked breath. "A...April H-Hines." "Well, April, I wanted to ask about your relationship with Myles, but you and I know what you did." April swallowed hard as she kept her head down to the floor. "Myles is like a younger brother to me," I began. "He was my second in command and always wanted to be the best. He worked hard to get where he was. Like everyone in the agency, we all had shitty lives. I guess Myles told you how his dad left and his drug-addict mother would beat the crap out of him. He was brought up with no love from his parents. After joining the Daggers, he strived to survive this cruel world and vowed to save kids
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY FIVE
"Cap, I don't want to make you a villain or anything, but...you could have done that secretly," Gunnar states. "Now that your friends have seen that other side of you."I peer over my shoulders at the group in the living room, talking among themselves. I haven't thought about what Effie and the others think of me. As soon as I come face to face with that woman who took Myles' life away. My mind went blank.Kendall slapped her husband's arm, and he let out a hiss. "Can you not criticize our captain?""What?" Gunnar is rubbing his arm. "I'm just stating the fact here. You and I know how our Captain can be, especially when it involves those Order bastards. I don't think anybody can stop her if she goes into a frenzy.""We just buried Myles, and he was not just our comrade but our brother. What if I end up in that state? What will you do?""Baby, you know that will never happen?" Gunnar seems he doesn't want to argue with his wife. All is fair, and he never wins an argument."I said what
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY SIX
I went upstairs and stopped to hear voices coming from the room. There was a crack as I pushed it open to find Persephone reading to the little ones. She has little Sophia on her lap while James and Ramsey are on their baby rocker. Leo and Chris quietly play on their Nintendo Switch with headphones on, sitting on bean bags. "Poppy." My daughter looks up as her hazel eyes sparkle. "Mommy, look, I'm teaching Sophia and the boys words. Though the boys are still young, Sophia told me her first word." Feeling proud in her eyes, I crouched down and sat on my legs. I reach and brush her hair. "You must be an excellent teacher." "I could be a teacher," she giggles. I cannot help but smile at how bright and kind my daughter is. Since she learned the truth about me and her birth, I still feel the guilt gnawing inside. Persephone would have been better off with a family who would love her as much as I did, but she chose to accept me. It's a good thing she didn't witness what had happened do
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY SEVEN
I woke up after a power nap with Seth's body resting over mine, shielding me. It was getting severe from that passionate kiss, and I could tell he was holding back, but instead, it was another misread sign. He wanted to cuddle and hold me, and I let myself be drawn to him.I planned to leave and see Odin, but Seth had taken my thoughts away. Now, I don't want to go, but I need to. His presence himself seems to have been a distraction. Hearing his soft snores behind me, I shift my body slightly and face him. I sneaked an arm around his waist and ran my hand over his back. I felt the chill on his skin and began rubbing vigorously."Feels good," he mumbled; I chuckled."Seth?" I whispered. He responded by pulling me close to his chest, where I could hear his heart go wild. "Seth, I have to go."He didn't say a word and just slept.We spent the last half hour kissing, hugging, and getting ourselves naked. I'm a bit disappointed, but I can wait. Maybe learning of my past and pregnancy seem
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY EIGHT
It's been a while since I've visited Odin's office. After another hot, passionate kiss with Seth, I'm getting lazy and not coming here. Even Seth wouldn't let me go and began to whine like a child. I couldn't help but get mad at him because his expression was too adorable. But I'm obligated to finish the mission. I straighten my suit jacket, brush my hair back, and let out a heavy sigh.I softly knock on the wooden polished door with my knuckles. "Come in," his deep voice seems demanding yet overpowering.I open the door and step inside, walking towards his desk slowly as I look around. The office has stayed the same; everything is in place and clean through and through. Odin's office space is more extensive than most because he's the boss. It's a vast space with window walls that curve where you can see most of Los Angeles. On the walls are paintings he had purchased or were gifted to him from friends, but now they are taken down and replaced with pictures of his family, smiling and
Seth (Book 4) THIRTY NINE
Muffles of cries and tears filled the room as I pointed my gun at the head of this old hag bitch.Kendall is handling Paola's boy toys as they huddle in the corner. She held her handmade gun that could cause the inside to explode. I've seen her do it once with one of the guards. I've cut a lot of people, but nothing compares to what Kendall did. She was going crazy like Rambo.I explained why I decided to join her and hunt down Paola. I told her Seth's story because she's been through it with Gunnar. I watch how her behavior goes wild. We flew here by jet, and Kendall was the pilot. She fully thrust and had us arrive at Vegas airport within minutes. Then she drove by car like a NASCAR driver. My organs felt bouncy inside, and I've been through dangerous stunts. I jumped out of a plane, swam with sharks, and skied down a mountain from an avalanche. But when Kendall drives, I have to pray to God that I get to where I go. I'm not saying she's the wrong driver; it's just that she gets too
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