by Dan Alatorre
“It’s . . . not exactly the kind of news anyone wants to hear.” He sat back, letting it sink in. He was part of the group, yes, but the drugs were available to possibly cure it now. If something like this had to come along, there were worse ways for it to happen.
And he’d learned from his friend, Harriman, how to fight such an illness. He’d been there for Mark; Mark would be there for him now, too.
He looked at Lanaya. “I . . . kinda wondered what made me so highly recommended.”
“My self-appointed duty these past few years has been to seek out people like you. To make up for my role at Angelus. It was another deception I had to maintain until now. I’m very sorry.”
He pushed himself to his feet and went to the window. The hotel lights illuminated the edges of the jungle. Palm trees swayed in the hot breeze. Beyond them, only darkness.
“Ten months.” He glanced over his shoulder at her. “You skipping out on me until then?”
“Not in the least.” Lanaya sat upright. “In fact, I have small children. I thought perhaps it would do them well to see what a real-life hero looks like, close up. Regular visits, perhaps. If you’d like.”
“Lanaya and her kids.” Deshear shook his head, a smile crossing his lips. “Well, if the illness doesn’t kill me, that might.”
“My dear Hamilton.” She went to him, wrapping her arms around his muscular torso and squeezing him tight. “I have many friends. None but you have ever saved my life. In the end, it’s life that matters. I owe you.”
He sighed. “Okay, but no more deceptions. We’re linked, you and I. Partners tell the truth to each other.”
“Okay,” Lanaya whispered, holding him. “I promise I won’t lie to you anymore.”
“Thank you.”
“Unless it’s absolutely necessary.” She released him from her hug. “And in ten months, when you’re all better, I’ll have some more work for you.”
“Ten months.” He rubbed his chin. “You know, if there are other Gammas, there’ll be other Greyhounds. Followers. Extremists.”
“Indeed. And we shall need someone on our side to lead the charge.”
DeShear nodded. “Yes, you will. Then let’s talk in ten months. You have my number.” He smiled at her. “And I’ll be around.”
THE END
Hamilton DeShear will return in
Rogue Elements
The Gamma Sequence Book 2
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Other Thrillers By Dan Alatorre
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