In another world, there is so much magic, the people see no reason to advance their technology. Their history has been altered as well, resulting in a barely recognizable twentieth century. Wes, however, doesn’t know anything else. All he wants is to live a peaceful life with his small family -- his ward Mica and his friend Ollie. For his part, retired assassin Ollie never wants to leave Wes and Mica, but when Ilixo shows up, Ollie may not have a choice. Ilixo, his Chieftain, has a necromancer to find and Ollie is the perfect person to go hunting. Wes has to make a choice. He can accompany Ollie and help him capture the rogue necromancer, but then they will have to leave Mica unprotected at home. Mica is vulnerable, as she is on the verge of discovering her magic gift, and needs gentle guidance to help her through the process. Or Wes can stay home, and let Ollie face the danger alone. Torn between Mica and Ollie’s best interests, Wes makes his decision. Will Wes and Ollie survive and return home? Will Wes realize his love for his best friend reaches far deeper than loyalty and respect? Will Wes and Ollie maybe even find love?

How Much?

Wes has heard of this type of transport and again it leaves him with two options: either it’s Unax with a spell or one of the bodies somehow retained their rare skills. That would be a huge coincidence but it can also be a hint. If they died, that would be a great reason for anybody to revive them. Say, the current Elder or Unax. And if it’s Unax’s spell, that means trouble. He’s already strong, stronger than any necromancer that Wes has encountered.


“Settle down,” a voice calls. It belongs to a man, standing proudly between a tattooed man and a lot of elderly people gathered in a noisy bunch. “We only want to talk.”


Ollie doesn’t calm down and Wes never expected him to.


“Who are you?” Wes asks though he’s almost sure the man is the Elder, the tattooed man is the necromancer—they love their symbols, which is one of the reasons they have a tough time hiding—and the rest are the Elder’s unofficial Caucus or his advisors.


Chapter 50