Forbidden (A Serian Novel) by C.T. Nicholson Read Free Book Online

twins and then the other. After leaving the other two close to death, his rage had not subsided. They let one tiny half-breed outsmart them and now one of his ships was gone and his son followed her to Earth. If there was any chance they could keep from being detected by Jatrons, Ryder could escape him too and all plans would be ruined.
    No one would fear him if his son got away. He knew that Ryder was clueless about who he was after but there was no way his son would be able to resist his Lamira. Now Jacrar had to send others after them right away before the chance was lost.
    If the Elders knew he was using so many of his men just to track down one worthless female, then he'd for sure lose his position. That would not happen and that was why the four who let her escape were being punished accordingly.
    "A…sir?"
    Jacrar spun to glare at the young guard who jumped back about a foot. "What?"
    "They look like they're about to die and you seemed lost in thought."
    Jacrar looked down to see his bloodied fists and that both males were unconscious. "Get the healer in here to heal them only enough to survive. I want them to suffer for a while. And then get me the strongest and most experienced Antikas. I have a job for them."
    Pathetic that he even had to get his best to chase down the girl and Ryder. He needed to be careful how he did it, because his son had to reach the girl first and end up trying to save her. That was the only way Jacrar would get his chance to punish Ryder.
    To see t he life drain out of those brown eyes he inherited from his mother would be a most exhilarating experience, maybe even more than killing his no good mother. Jacrar stomped from the room and laughed when the healer made herself so small against the wall when he passed by.
    The one good thing that came out of this mess was a new healer. She wasn't bad to look at either and some of his men got a little rowdy without release. Hopefully she would last longer than the last one.
    As if his thoughts made them come, two young Antikas shoved through the door, their breaths heavy and eyes dilated. Both better be off duty considering how out of it they were. "What gives you two the right to come waltzing in here uninvited and intoxicated?”
    Both took a step back, but didn't leave. "We went to see the new healer, but Slade refused to let us into the room."
    Jacrar didn't realize Slade was on guard duty for the healer. There shouldn't have been any watching her door. "Why was he there?"
    "I think he took food to her and maybe he was ha ving fun with her too."
    The only Antika that spoke was the youngest and apparently he hadn't learned his lesson so far. "And what was his reason for not letting you in?"
    He had a feeling Slade was with a rebel group that plotted against him and the Elders, which was why Jacrar kept the Serian close. Of course, the excuse he gave Slade was that he couldn't fight with his damaged leg. Too bad he didn't know Jacrar made that injury possible.
    "He said we wouldn't be able to control ourselves because we've been drinking and either she would end up dead or pregnant if we went in there with her," the young Antika whined.
    Irritated, Jacrar slammed his fist into the drunken man—or child, since the grown man was groveling like a baby. Pathetic.
    The Antika cried out as his friend dragged him back out the door. He would have to deal with Slade later. At least the Serian had given them a good excuse, but Jacrar had a feeling that wasn't the real reason.
    Now the time had come to gather his men and head out. It would be best to find Ryder himself. There was no way Ryder could hide from him.

 
     
    Chapter Eight
     
     
    Anara walked on a deserted path for hours, until a noise snagged her attention. The noise came from a vehicle that moved swiftly past, before it came to a screeching halt. She moved her hand to the macca and tightened her grip around the handle. She’d heard about Earth's cars, but didn't realize they didn't hover