Chapter 18 - The Thief's Tale

Completed the difficult task allotted her by the council of Clandestine Services, Kessa has headed back to Cyrene for a much-needed rest. But Thomas reminds her there is no rest for the skilled or the secretive. Her next big assignment is ready and waiting, posing a unique challenge but also a unique reward if she can manage it.  

Audio version of, The Thief's Tale, written and read by Meena Mason. Copyright © Meena Mason

Chapter 18 Excerpt:

“House shopping, Thomas?” Kessa asked. “If so, I entirely approve. Wouldn’t mind purchasing the property myself if I had the means.”

“What? Tired of the stables?”

 Her need you ask expression was reply enough.

He chuckled. “This property would certainly suit you, kid, your sister, too. It is a fine piece of real estate if you don’t mind living in a home once occupied by a greedy, merciless, deceitful moneylender.”

“Oh! Is this my next assignment?”

                “Was it the greedy, merciless, deceitful description that gave it away?”

                “Moneylenders, in general, have it coming.”

                “It’s easy to condemn the nasty ones; they’re in line for a hefty helping of comeuppance. It’s when we’re required to destroy the lives of the innocent or undeserving that this job stinks.”