Blood Oath (A Gabby Girls Adventure Novel, Book Two) by T.L. Clarke Read Free Book Online Page B
Authors: T.L. Clarke
academies? The Banished obviously know that it’s our weakest point of entry, and they will not hesitate to attack again. We need to take precautions now."
The council members yelled in agreement.
My brows furrowed with surprise. How in the world could someone this young command the respect of so many adults?
"What is your suggestion, Chaos?" Helios asked quickly.
He ran his fingers agitatedly through his hair. "We send out a high alert to all Eternals informing them of the recent attack. In conjunction, send more Warriors to secure the academies."
There was a sudden commotion in the corner, among some Ares , as they looked at Justice, who was talking urgently into his phone. He walked over to Chaos and whispered urgently in his ear. Chaos’s eyes widened, then narrowed. Justice shot him a questioning stare, causing Chaos to nod in agreement.
Justice leaned over the phone confidently. "I just got word that the police and media were tipped off about the incident at Vineswell. So priority number one is to clean up the academy. That means moving the bodies from the site quickly and contacting our Normal allies to work some damage control with the media and the authorities."
The council erupted with panic again.
Thallo responded tiredly, "If that’s the case, then we need more Eternals , like, now."
"Thallo, that’s in motion right now. The Elementi have authorized the opening of all portals, and Warriors are en route." Helios’s voice resonated with authority.
"This is all so ridiculous. The Banished actually have us on our heels," Queen Nemesis spat nastily. "I knew this day would come. Now we can either run and hide or ramp up our efforts, ending this war once and for all."
"Sister, dear, I think that we have exhausted that topic and the council is now at a stalemate. That’s why I asked Veda to organize a general Eternal meeting for tonight to discuss the path forward," Queen Harmonia responded briskly.
I could just hear the thick tension between them in the air. It crackled like a whip.
Someone cleared her throat noisily before speaking. "Chaos, how are the Neophytes holding up?"
I knew that voice instantly. My lips automatically curled into a smile. It was Grandma Celeste.
Chaos peered at me sharply. "I guess as well as to be expected under these circumstances."
I shot him a nasty glare. How would he know? He hadn’t said one word to us since we left Vineswell.
"Very well, Chaos. I trust you to get them to the Isles safely, or you will deal with my wrath," she said warmly.
He chuckled huskily. "Yes, Celeste, I know the power of your wrath, almost too well."
My brows shot up with surprise. The ice-cold Ares Warrior had actually thawed. Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all. As if he could feel my glare, Chaos turned toward me and smiled—coldly—then reached for the sliding panels and firmly shut them in my face.
chapter
FOUR
Our invisibility lasted for most of the flight as Ares Warriors walked up and down the aisle, ignoring us completely. I looked over at Rosalinda, Jessica, and Zora, who were sleeping quite happily with no care in the world.
I, on the other hand, was very frustrated, and quite honestly, I needed space to think. I got up and walked further up in the jet, plopping down in the leather seat in a dark, secluded section. I dabbed the dots of sweat that had suddenly, annoyingly collected on my forehead, feeling sick to my stomach, keeling over from the pain. This was definitely not right; it felt like someone was playing drums on my stomach. I closed my eyes as I curled up against the coolness of the leather seat and hoped that the pain would stop as I rocked back and forth. My thoughts drifted to Grandma Celeste. Something was not right with her. I could just sense it.
Chaos looked at me with concern. "Is everything all right?"
I squeaked with fright. I was so lost in my thoughts that I hadn’t noticed when he sat down across from me.
"Yes. Fine." I looked at him
The council members yelled in agreement.
My brows furrowed with surprise. How in the world could someone this young command the respect of so many adults?
"What is your suggestion, Chaos?" Helios asked quickly.
He ran his fingers agitatedly through his hair. "We send out a high alert to all Eternals informing them of the recent attack. In conjunction, send more Warriors to secure the academies."
There was a sudden commotion in the corner, among some Ares , as they looked at Justice, who was talking urgently into his phone. He walked over to Chaos and whispered urgently in his ear. Chaos’s eyes widened, then narrowed. Justice shot him a questioning stare, causing Chaos to nod in agreement.
Justice leaned over the phone confidently. "I just got word that the police and media were tipped off about the incident at Vineswell. So priority number one is to clean up the academy. That means moving the bodies from the site quickly and contacting our Normal allies to work some damage control with the media and the authorities."
The council erupted with panic again.
Thallo responded tiredly, "If that’s the case, then we need more Eternals , like, now."
"Thallo, that’s in motion right now. The Elementi have authorized the opening of all portals, and Warriors are en route." Helios’s voice resonated with authority.
"This is all so ridiculous. The Banished actually have us on our heels," Queen Nemesis spat nastily. "I knew this day would come. Now we can either run and hide or ramp up our efforts, ending this war once and for all."
"Sister, dear, I think that we have exhausted that topic and the council is now at a stalemate. That’s why I asked Veda to organize a general Eternal meeting for tonight to discuss the path forward," Queen Harmonia responded briskly.
I could just hear the thick tension between them in the air. It crackled like a whip.
Someone cleared her throat noisily before speaking. "Chaos, how are the Neophytes holding up?"
I knew that voice instantly. My lips automatically curled into a smile. It was Grandma Celeste.
Chaos peered at me sharply. "I guess as well as to be expected under these circumstances."
I shot him a nasty glare. How would he know? He hadn’t said one word to us since we left Vineswell.
"Very well, Chaos. I trust you to get them to the Isles safely, or you will deal with my wrath," she said warmly.
He chuckled huskily. "Yes, Celeste, I know the power of your wrath, almost too well."
My brows shot up with surprise. The ice-cold Ares Warrior had actually thawed. Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all. As if he could feel my glare, Chaos turned toward me and smiled—coldly—then reached for the sliding panels and firmly shut them in my face.
chapter
FOUR
Our invisibility lasted for most of the flight as Ares Warriors walked up and down the aisle, ignoring us completely. I looked over at Rosalinda, Jessica, and Zora, who were sleeping quite happily with no care in the world.
I, on the other hand, was very frustrated, and quite honestly, I needed space to think. I got up and walked further up in the jet, plopping down in the leather seat in a dark, secluded section. I dabbed the dots of sweat that had suddenly, annoyingly collected on my forehead, feeling sick to my stomach, keeling over from the pain. This was definitely not right; it felt like someone was playing drums on my stomach. I closed my eyes as I curled up against the coolness of the leather seat and hoped that the pain would stop as I rocked back and forth. My thoughts drifted to Grandma Celeste. Something was not right with her. I could just sense it.
Chaos looked at me with concern. "Is everything all right?"
I squeaked with fright. I was so lost in my thoughts that I hadn’t noticed when he sat down across from me.
"Yes. Fine." I looked at him
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