Chapter 44: The first awakened.
"They have money and resources, being surrounded by neighbors like them is better than being surrounded by empty land and marauders." She reasoned.
Hades could not imagine living next door to Jon Kingsley. It would be a nightmare for sure. That morning’s metropolis newspaper was the perfect example of Jon’s annoyances.
The newest billionaire to swim in the babysitter pool!
Below the ridiculous headline was a picture of Hades and Sunshine, not together. Separate pictures in one frame and Sunshine was carrying Castiel. It was an old picture, and he could not even begin to guess from where Jon had acquired it.
"You don’t know Jon like I do, he is a pest." He muttered.
Sunshine laughed, turning her head to look out of the closed car window. Her new husband had a nemesis, he just didn’t want to acknowledge the other party.
Her phone rung, she lowered her head and took the phone from her tool bag. The caller was Nimo, and she answered immediately. "Are you at Westbrook?"
"Not yet." Nimo replied and coughed. "I will be arriving over the weekend with my family. But that is not why I called. I have news that you will either love or dread."
"Go on." Sunshine encouraged.
Nimo took a breath first. "This is another update on Fort Slide. It is not looking good Suni, the mist is apparently spreading. My former commander, he heard that I was preparing to abscond with some soldiers, and he reached out to me with questions.
I told him what you told me and said the information came from a scientist. He and his men have been suspended by Secretary Rommel for refusing to go into the mist because those that went in were not returning alive. Eighty-two have died so far and the number is still climbing. Commander Grayson and his men are seeking shelter with us in exchange for their services."