Someone's in the home...
He couldn’t assault
his prey in the kitchen. Not when he was off-balance and Vax had access to
cutlery. Being a chef, the bastard would know how to wield a knife with the
skill that could present a problem should Karil’s unsteadiness provide an
opportunity.
He’d strike as
the Imdiko passed by. Gripping the doorframe, Karil widened his stance, giving
him the stability for a successful leap. He’d knock Vax to the floor and land
on him, pinning him down. Then he’d do his cutting and claim justice for Huk.
He didn’t have to
wait long. Vax’s voice carried as he moved his way. “Greeting room, kitchen,
lights out. Hall light, 20 percent.”
Karil braced as that soft pad-pad-pad
closed on his position, staring at the spot he’d chosen to take Vax down. The
scent of herbal tea wafted in his nostrils. Tea the little shit would never
drink.
The Imdiko came into view, not
looking Karil’s way, holding a steaming cup. He hit the ambush point.
Adrenaline spiked through the Nobek.
Karil screamed a warrior’s attack
cry. He leapt.
The surge of energy offered him
perfect clarity as he lunged at Vax. The other man’s startled face filled his
vision, a wonderful image Karil could enjoy when he played back the memory of
killing his enemy. Shock turning to terror as Vax recognized him.
Next would come the understanding
he was about to die, the most delicious expression of them all.
Releasing in June (specific date not yet set).
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