Free The Break (The Aesir Saga Book 1) by Mitch Barone Page B

platforms, all from different sides, and all taken from a distance. To the left of those were pictures of people, grouped in threes. Agent Williams’ picture was there, along with a plain looking guy, and a guy who looked like he could have played in the NFL, were it not for his prosthetic leg. Against the wall of pictures was a desk with a computer and multiple screens on top. Currently there was a city map unfolded across the desk, it was the kind you could buy at a gas station.
    Sitting at the desk was a man in his mid-twenties with blonde hair that fell in front of his blue eyes. But that wasn’t his most distinguishing feature. What stood out most of all were the scars that ran over his skin. They looked like lightning bolts, snaking their way across his face and arms. Gabriel was sure that the scars were all over his body, seeing some snake down below his collar. When Gabriel and Madison had walked across the room and reached the desk, the man stood up. Gabriel noticed they were roughly the same height. The man extended his hand, offering a handshake to Gabriel. Gabriel didn’t hesitate and extended his own. 
    “Caleb, this is Gabriel, Gabriel, Caleb.” Madison said, both men shaking hands, as she took a seat on the edge of the desk.
    “Nice to meet you Gabriel, have a seat, and please don’t mind the mess.” Caleb gestured to the chair across from the desk. Gabriel walked over and had a seat. “I’m glad you decided to join us.”
    “Didn’t really have an option.”  Gabriel said, relaxing into the chair.
                  Caleb had a puzzled look on his face as he looked over to Madison. 
    “Maybe I should talk to you in private first.” Madison said, looking back at Caleb. 
    “That would probably be best. How about we talk in the morning Gabriel?”  Caleb stood, extending his hand again. 
    “Sure” Gabriel said as he stood, walking toward the door. He walked out the door and started outside. Once on the deck, the cold night air felt refreshing. Gabriel wanted to walk around and take a look at everything, but there were no lights that were on. He went to the deck swing, rocking himself for a while as he started out into the night. The sounds of night were in full swing, with frogs making their croaking songs, while owls joined in for the chorus. Growing up in the suburbs, this was the most nature he had ever experienced.
    “Well” he thought as he let out a sigh, “looks like I get to learn how to live in the country.” Gabriel didn’t know what time it was when he decided to head in for the night, but as he unpacked his stuff he thought of his parents. He knew he couldn’t see them again, but hopped they would be ok without him. 
                 

FIFTEEN
     
    Agent Williams knocked on the door of the suburban home. With the sun already set, Williams knew that the family was home. He was greeted by a very nice looking woman. “Hello again Mrs. Daniels, I hope you remember me from the last time I was here, I’m Agent Williams.” He said pulling out his badge. 
    “Of course Agent Williams, what can I do for you today?” Patricia Daniels said with the door still open only slightly. “Actually ma’am, it’s about your son. Could we talk inside?” Williams said, taking a step closer to the door. 
    “Of course, please come in.” she said as she opened the door and led Agent Williams to the living room.
    “Is Mr. Daniels home? I was hoping to speak to both of you together.”
    “Yes he is, wait here a minute and I’ll go get him.” She left the room, heading upstairs, returning shortly with Mr. Daniels in tow.
    “Hello again Agent Williams,” Mr. Daniels said, extending his arm to shake Agent Williams’ hand.
    “Patricia said you wanted to talk about our son. Has there been a problem?”
    “Actually there is a problem. When was the last time you saw your son?” 
    “Well, he left us a note this morning that he was going to the mall if I remember