Page 172 of Heir of the Beast

Pierce leans forward. “A hard one. So hard, in fact, that we have just gotten clearance that if we fail, it will not count against us.”

Apollo clicks his tongue. “I feel sorry for the man in question.”

I kick him under the table. “How? He super evil?”

“It’s not that. It’s quite complicated. I am dealing with a race of people who think of themselves superior to anyone who is not them,” he says with another drink.

“Can’t you just make the agents their race then?”

“No, because that’s the problem. Fairy Godmother thinks they need to be put in their place by a human. Their ego needs altering. They have this whole ~Hunger Games~ thing going on there that needs to be fixed.”

“~Hunger Games~?” Laura frowns. “I love that movie.”

“Not if you’re in it,” Pierce says. “I’m scared too many lifelines will be used to complete the mission. I am asking for more, but I am not confident the council will agree.”

He reaches for some shrimp off my plate. “I’m going to personally find a girl myself. I need a girl who will not back down and has an ego to match theirs.

“I get to throw a wild card in with Fate’s picking. So that’s fun,” he says, chewing.

Laura laughs. “Find a celebrity.”

“Right.” He nods, pointing at her. “I just have to find one that is willing to do it, and I’ve got a week to pull it off.” He points at the shrimp. “Those are legit.”

“That’s exciting though,” I say, wishing I could get updates on the mission. “Will you tell me how it goes?”

“Of course.” Pierce winks and stands up. “Don’t forget to take pics in the funny picture booth.” He bows and leaves in a hurry.

Apollo kisses my neck. “I would hate to have his job.”

I look at him. “I think he loves it though.”

I am just hoping whoever he picks knows what she is getting herself into.

It’s one hell of a ride.

~But oh-so worth it.~

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