A million apologies for the wait. First for the long time to recover from writer burnout, then to get my head wrapped around the story again, then for the delay getting it edited and finally reviewed and posted.
You've all been very patient and supportive and you all deserve a big hug, so c'm here and get one.
So, part 10:
Here it is, and I hope it was worth the wait.
FYI: Because of the length, I had to split it in two chapters.
Part Ten:
Means to an EndWord Count: 111K
Summary:
Conspiracies. Double-dealings. Intrigue.
Arthur has had it with being manipulated, with waiting for something to happen, with not being in control. The enemy's playing games and has every intention of using them and throwing them away like a two-bit hooker past their prime, and, honestly? The team's done with this rubbish. They've been pushed around, kept in the dark, strung along.
Now it's time to push back, to take risks, and to hope it's not going to go all to Hell.