Warrior's Blood, Chapter 18: Time For Departure
"That was my parents," Chris said, putting away his phone. "They thought we were coming by air, and said we have to land somewhere else because the patio's in use." "We couldn't have flown home; the police have enough evidence as it is...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 17: Poached
"Your ID card, please." Chris passed his card through to the teller, who ran it through a card swipe, then passed it back. "There you go, you're paid. You can head on in. Next?" Sean stepped up to the...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 16: Just In Time
Walter was back early the next morning. "Good morning, Vallen!" he said, wheeling a large machine on a cart into the cave. "What's that?" "Oh, something special that the San Diego handlers and I discussed last...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 15: A People Dragon
Vallen flared his wings and started to fly a circle around a spot on the ground beneath him. "Look out below, coming down!" he called, and the humans walking through the wide-open circle of brick quickly moved to the edges, giving him room...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 14: Jailbreak
Chris yawned and walked into the kitchenette of the hotel suite they had checked into, glancing at the clock on the counter: 9:07 AM. Sean was still asleep on the couch on the other side of the counter, and Chris couldn't help but smile as...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 13: Temper
Chris, Dave and Sean leaned against the railing on the walkway outside Carnoc's habitat, watching the cave entrance while they talked. "Do you think he'll really stay in there all day?" Sean asked. "He's nocturnal, of course he...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 12: Imprisoned
Carnoc came awake with a jolt. Last he remembered, there were humans, and he had been held captive inside some sort of metal box until they had shot him again. And now... The smell of humans, at least four, was sharp in his...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 11: Regroup
Sean landed his jet on Chris' patio, then set the engine for cooldown and unlocked the doors. "How long do you think it will be until they all get here?" Dave asked as they all got out. Chris glanced back to the southeast and...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 10: The Auction
Dave took the slip from the valet, then watched for a moment as Sean's car was driven away before turning to walk up into the house. Sean himself had gotten out of the car, with Chris, back in the nearest town; since they weren't invited to...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 9: Mutation
Chris stood at the kitchen counter, tapping his foot and occasionally checking his watch. Not only were Karen and Tessa late being brought back from the daycare center, but a man Chris knew only as Mr. Nelson was also supposed to be there to...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 8: Planning
It took almost five hours to return to Polson including a couple of stops, for lunch and a late-afternoon snack. Dave was eager to hear more about the plan, but Jim said, "Not yet. I have this idea, like I said earlier, to keep...
Warrior's Blood, Chapter 7: Chicago
Dave tapped the brake pedal, turned the steering wheel to the right and pulled into the parking space. He checked the side mirrors to make sure he had pulled in straight, then switched off the ignition. Beside him, Jim's mouth hung open...