Chapter Three

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Awakening, The Prophet

 

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“Moses.” Ted walked forward and shook Moses’ hand. “This is Thomas Rein and his associate, Evan Coolin.” Ted paused a moment. “They wish to talk to you about your books.”

Moses shook their hands in turn. Thomas Rein was tall and fit. His grip was strong. Evan Coolin was similar, although of darker complexion.

“Moses,” It was Thomas that spoke. “You have been writing Jesse King for some time.”

Moses nodded, not saying anything. It hadn’t been a question anyway.

“I’m not sure if Ted told you, but we want to ask you something.” Thomas looked at Evan, who nodded imperceptibly. “Have you thought of killing Jesse King?”

The question was phrased different than that given by Ted yesterday.

Moses didn’t really like the situation he was in. There was something happening here that bugged him, and he also felt a stab of fear.

The anticipation and excitement hadn’t faded though. In fact, it continued strong and stronger than before.

“I do not discuss that sort of thing, even with Ted.”

Ted nodded as if in agreement, but Thomas paid no attention. Evan shifted a little in his seat.

“I think it would be in your best interests to dwell on the matter. There are greater threads in movement than yours.”

What did that mean?

Moses looked the man in the eye.

“Thankyou for your .. Concern, but nothing doing.”

Thomas laughed. Evan gripped his hands together, arm and shoulder muscles straining underneath his shirt.

“I was told you were nothing like your protagonist Moses Lawd. It seems you do have some character traits in common.”

Moses didn’t think so. He wrote Jesse King the way he wanted to be, not the way he was.

The two men looked at each other and then stood up.

“We are very happy to have met you Moses Lawd. If you ever do decide to think on the question, ..”

Evan cut Thomas off quickly. Speaking for the first time, his voice soft but steady.

“You must do this Moses Lawd, for it cannot happen any other way. There are greater threads than yours.”

And with that, they left.

As the door was closing, Moses turned to Ted.

“Who were they?” The anger crept into his voice.

“Some powerful people who wanted to meet with you.”

It wasn’t much of an answer, but Moses was done. He needed to get out and find someplace alone.

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