The Order of Ja’el — Chapter Eight

A Weekly Sci-fi Fantasy Story Series

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Jada adjusted her floral dress in front of the mirror wall, glancing at Leagus as he changed his suit in silence. When he peeked at her, her heart quickened. It always did to the memories of their passionate lovemaking in that very spot. The world crashed around Jada when Leagus immediately looked away without issuing his usual seductive compliments. It was the only confirmation Jada needed: Leagus had heard what transpired between her and Millow.

“Is everything okay, my love?” Jada carefully pressed, hoping to reveal his intentions. She had asked him the night before when he’d come to bed quite late, and his only response was, “I didn’t mean to wake you. Get some rest.”

Now, as he looked back at her with a foreign glaze over his eyes, he merely muttered, “My apologies. A lot is happening at the Headquarters.”

“You don’t want to talk about it?” A hint of desperation echoed in Jada’s voice. She hoped to remind Leagus of their connection by alluding to how much he loved being able to vent to her about the City’s affairs. Perhaps then, he would withhold the wrath she was certain would soon unfold.