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Glancing away, she gripped the cup handle. “I don’t know what you’ve heard, but the Underworld is a bit unsettled. Soldiers from the old times are regaining their war rage and turning renegade. To be honest the situation is freaking me out. Resa, you are so lucky to be stationed in the human realm, especially in this paradise by the sea. The way the soldiers are acting, it’s like something is infecting them, but nobody knows what. If Rhade had been on post, he would have chucked them in the pit, but without him…”
“His absence is convenient, isn’t it?”
Iris set down her mug. “You think someone got him out of the way just at the right time for all this to happen?”
Resa nodded, her gaze intense. “Jammed his ka and sent him spiraling. You hear more political buzz than I do anymore, Iris. If you had to guess, who would you say is behind it?”
A thoughtful expression settled on the youthful face. “It would have to be a person who would benefit from the unrest. I suppose someone who wants to get rid of Rhade and take his place.”
“Or maybe the current strife is just the beginning. When Rhade was here–”
“Are you serious? He was here? When?”
“A couple of weeks ago. Clotho showed up and warned me to be on the lookout for him and keep him busy. And now Atropos is hounding me.” She picked up the ebony chest and then set it down again. “My sister is beside the point. What I was getting to is that a dead warrior actually popped out from a dimensional vortex and took on Rhade.”
Iris’ hand flew to her throat.
“When the dude first appeared, he looked like a remnant or a Grim. Then within minutes he plumped out as fresh as a daisy. But instead of paying respect to Rhade as his commander, he snarled a slur and attacked him.” 
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Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Fantasy Romance
And the plot thickens! 🙂
I like all the political machinations hinted at behind the scenes. Lots of intriguing bubbling in a cauldron in this one. Beautiful picture for your setting too. How I would love to be there right now!
I’m glad you like the hints of political intrigue, Mae. Oh, I would love to be over at Daytona or New Smyrna right now. What a beautiful morning that would be looking out on the blue sea. I even like the winter beach.
Ah, political scheming even in the fantasy world. They’ve been infected by the humans’ one, no doubt. I totally agree with Mae. An enthralling sea image. I miss the youth years when we took holidays on the Black Sea seaside. Just memories now.
Carmen, I’m glad you have those happy memories of taking holidays at the Black Sea years ago. Yes, it’s interesting how the other dimensions reflect the human world.
Fantasy isn’t my favorite genre but this intrigues me will be on my to buy list when it is out. I am intrigued!
I hope you like it when it’s all done, Cathy!
Makes me wonder about the dude. Mysterious.
Ooh I’m happy you find it mysterious, Morgan:)
Such a great and mysterious excerpt!
Thank you, Vicki!
Political intrigue always piques my interest. Good job.
Thanks, Susanne.
Things are heating up!!
Haha– hot in the kitchen!
Great scene. I love how you incorporated the prompt. You always seem to do so in an imaginative way.