6/3/2023 0 Comments Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews![]() Who in the world would assault Linus Duncan in his home? He was a Hephaestus mage. ![]() A dry staccato came through the phone, a rhythmic thud-thud-thud, followed by a mechanical whine. He looked like an old tiger who spotted an intruder in his domain and was sharpening his claws for the kill. The man looking back at me from the phone was the real Linus Duncan, a Prime, former Speaker of the Texas Assembly, focused, sharp, his eyes merciless. If you asked ten people who just met him to describe him, they would all say one word-charming. He smiled easily, and when he paid attention to you, you felt special. His features were handsome and bold, a square jaw framed by a short beard, prominent nose, thick dark eyebrows, and dark eyes that looked either hazel or brown, depending on the light. In his sixties, still fit, with thick salt-and-pepper hair, he always had the Texas tan. ![]() On the screen, Linus stared into the phone. I activated FaceTime, switched the camera, and panned the phone, capturing the device, the corpses, and the fleeing creatures. “Do you require assistance?” Linus asked. They were controlled by a biomechanical device powered with magic.” “I was attacked by magic monsters in Eleanor Tinsley Park. In reality, he still served the state of Texas in a new, more frightening capacity, and I was his Deputy. ![]() Īt the other end of the lawn Leon jogged across the road, Zeus in tow. I pulled out my phone and dialed his number. ![]()
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