The Rise of the New Bloods, From Dark Beginnings (22 page)

‘Here,’ she said, handing me the receiver. ‘It’s Blaze. My God, I swear you two are like a married couple on times.’

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Something has happened and you’re not gonna believe it…’ I blurted out.

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Well you’re not gonna believe this either, it’s Ryder! He's gone.’

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Gone? What do you mean by that?’

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No idea, he must’ve taken off before it got light. There is a note addressed to you though.’

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Is there? Well, I have another problem right now. I am not sure if the curse really was broken last night?’

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What are you talking about?’

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Well, how do I put this, oh I know…I was almost turned to fucking dust just now.’

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What the fuck. I’ll be over in ten minutes alright. Just don’t make a move until I get there.’

Blaze hu
ng up and as I bent over the bed to put the receiver back, I saw something glistening by the lamp.

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Oh shit!’ I said, nudging April awake again.

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The Ankh is here.’