by James Palmer
He took Isabel’s hand and turned to leave the park.
“Oh, and there will be no arrests of any of my colleagues,” said Burton. “Unless you want the whole of London to know exactly what transpired here tonight.”
Mycroft’s eyes narrowed to slits. “Have it your way, Burton. For now.”
Challenger laughed, clapping Burton hard on the back as he passed, arm in arm with Isabel.
“You’re a force to be reckoned with, Burton,” said the burly zoologist. “I shall drink to you tonight.”
Burton didn’t care about being the subject of any toasts. He only wanted to hold Isabel’s hand and walk with her in the early light of dawn. He didn’t know how he was going to explain her disappearance and sudden reappearance to Isabel’s parents. The truth of that, like what almost happened to the city, was best kept secret. But that was a problem for tomorrow. The past no longer existed. The future wasn’t here yet. All that mattered was the glorious golden Now. And Richard Francis Burton intended to hold onto that as long as he could.
THE END
About the Author
James Palmer is an award-nominated author of science fiction, pulp adventure, steampunk, and everything in between. He has written stories published by Airship 27 Productions, Pro Se Press, and White Rocket Books, and is the author of the space opera novels Star Swarm and Ix Incursion, the first two books in his Chaos Wave trilogy. He is also writing a comic script for classic character the Eagle for Lucky Comics, as well as an audio drama. He is the author of The Depths of Time from Falstaff Books.
A recovering comic book addict, James lives in the wilds of Northeast Georgia with his wife and daughter, two dogs, and a crap ton of books. For more info, and to get a FREE e-book novella, check out www.jamespalmerbooks.com.
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