Jeqon pulled back his hood revealing the elegant, chiseled
features of his face, and his glowing, deep blue sapphire eyes. His mouth was
set with anger momentarily before he managed a forced smile.
“Ah, Prince Michael,
what a pleasure it is to be honored by your presence,” he replied with haughtiness, disgust, and a slight quiver in his voice.
“Yes, I am sure.” Michael said in a calm, sardonic voice,
seeing through the flattery as the distraction it was meant to be. Michael
released Jeqon’s arm. He drew it back as if he had broken Michael’s hold. Then,
pretending the incident had not occurred, Jeqon watched as the auburn-haired woman
skirted away to an older woman attending her child. His eyes daringly followed
her until she was out of sight. He then returned his gaze toward Michael.
Michael’s eyes also remained on the woman, but compassion filled them instead
of Jeqon’s lust.
“Coming down to the realm of men is not within your normal
duties. You usually never leave Shemihazah’s side. Why are you here?” Michael
asked, narrowing his eyes.
“What do you mean,
Prince Michael? I was sent to observe the passing of one of man’s great leaders
in order to give a report of it to Shemihazah. Since Asbel was not available, I
was sent in his stead,” Jeqon replied with a well-rehearsed answer and a slight
half-smile. Shemihazah would have normally sent Asbel, but Asbel had complained
of more pressing matters in Habahrem. When Asbel suggested Jeqon come in his
place, Jeqon jumped at the chance to return to the realm of men. It was not
often he received such a wonderful opportunity.
The entire first chapter of The Corruption –
Book one in The Age of the Watchers – will be published on this blog throughout
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