Undercover Secretary (Supernatural Society Book 1)
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I could feel myself scowling and tried my best to school my face into something more neutral as I stalked through the Spaceport, in search of the exit.
Honestly, what in the world was she thinking? I was ashamed to think of what she might be enduring because of me. And for her to think I would just pretend that I didn’t have a sister and jump ship at the first chance I got?
It really hurt.
I’d always wanted to explore the vast universe, see what there was out there…. But not at the expense of losing my only family.
She should have consulted me first before just doing something like this on her own. But what’s done is done and reflecting on her decisions would get me nowhere.
I just hope that she might have found some happiness in the marriage and that he treated Mallory a whole hell of a lot better than the men mother used to bring around the house. I could only hope. The Striss were still very secretive and we didn’t know much about them.
Hell, from what I heard, we had only recently learned of the location of their flock due to some progression with our technology in the past couple of years. Which, now that I think about it, is kind of frightening. They seemed to be—technologically wise—so much more advanced than us.
In recent developments, though, with my sisters marriage, I knew that the Settlement was benefitting with much needed trade. And I’d heard that there was a Striss man working with the government officials here in the Settlement. So my next step was to somehow get in touch with him somehow and find some way to reach my sister’s side.
I would find her, one way or another. I could feel my determination strengthening my resolve and took a shaky breath before pulling the doors of the Spaceport open and walking outside.
Stepping out of the massive building and into the open air was almost like an event in and of itself for me. It had been a long six and a half months since I'd last been planetside and it felt good to be back. Hell, I’d been stuck on that medical station in space the entire time while they did their magic, so it was nice to breathe in the real air.
I didn’t allow myself to linger and started for the Council’s office.
The trip was uneventful, and didn’t take but about thirty minutes to walk the few blocks there. And to think I wouldn’t have been able to get around like this just a few months prior to my operations.
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It didn’t take long for me to be rerouted from the council’s office. After being informed that the council was on break for the next couple of weeks, I racked my brain for ideas. I didn’t have weeks to wait. I wanted to see Mallory as soon as possible.
Plus with our house currently occupied, I didn’t have anywhere to stay. There was no way I was going to be gouged by the exorbitant prices of the hotels.
So I found myself heading back to the Spaceport to see if there were any expeditions heading out, but I knew it was a long shot. Those were few and far between due to all the monstrous animals that were eager to snack on some unsuspecting humans.
The devil dogs were reminiscent of the domesticated dogs that we’d brought with us to the planet, but were nothing like them. These animals were massive, hairless predators that hunted and brought down many a man without effort.
The only thing that kept them at bay was the barrier technology that made up the walls, with a far subpar version of it surrounding the smaller branch towns around the Settlement.
And even 50 or so years after the creation of the Settlement, we had little information on the native creatures that inhabited the planet. Or any way to kill them. None of our weapons were a match for them. They were like the perfect predator.
But I had to try. I had to get to Mallory. She was the only family I had.
“I need transportation,” I began, setting my pack down at my feet as I leaned on the counter to continue speaking with him.
“Where to?” The man asked, brow furled deep in thought at my request.
“Well that’s just it… I need to go to the Striss territory.” At the surprised look on his face, I continued on “I’m trying to find my sister.”
“Look ma’am…” He began, holding up his hands.
I interrupted, desperation building. If he couldn’t help me, I wasn’t sure what I’d do. Yes, I knew it was dangerous but at least with a vehicle, I’d have some form of protection against the wildlife. Not to mention, it would cut my travel time and increase the chance of survival.
“Please, I’m really worried about her.”
“Look, unless it’s to an established human territory on the planet or one of the other planets we’ve currently settled on, I can’t help you. No one is willing to risk death by going past our borders.”
I pulled my card out of my pocket, setting it on the counter between us. “I have plenty of money. I can pay, surely-”
“Like I said, no one-”
“I can do it. I can take you.”
At the interruption, the man pursed his lips before shifting his eyes to the source of the voice behind me. They widened almost comically, peaking my interest. I glanced over my shoulder at the man who spoke up.
Only it wasn’t a man…. Not a human one anyway.
A Striss.
He closed the distance between us, towering over me by a good foot at least. He had massive black wings that were folded behind him, and an impressive set of horns curving out of his skull.
I swallowed hard, my ears burning from embarrassment.
I suddenly found myself very envious of my sister at the moment because woah. He seemed to just exude masculinity.
“Oh….” My mouth felt dry all of a sudden. “Are you sure?”
He gave me a brief nod.
“Thank you, sir.”
“It’s not a problem. Follow me so we can make arrangements.”
I bent down and grasped my bag in my hand before quickly following his retreating form. “Coming!”
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Acknowledgments
Joshua - I want to thank you for keeping me on track and being there for me. I love you so much.
Chloe - There has never been a better friend in my life than you. Once again, without you, this book would not have been possible. I know it, you know it and now my readers will know it. Thank you for being the bestest friend a girl could ask for.
Jalesa - I’m so glad that our paths merged once again. You encourage me and I will never forget it.
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