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loved one's touch
"Looks like Pekka made a move on more than just the Crow Club while we were away," Kaz said, flipping through the papers he'd stolen and brought with him to the Black Veil Cemetery. "He bought out all of Fifth Harbor."
Jesper scoffed. "You know, Inej took some serious damage and Paedyn got shot with an arrow. The novice nearly lost his head and the Heartrender took a bullet, but no worries. At least you're on top of Pekka's corporate holdings."
Kaz's jaw clenched. "Paedyn wouldn't have been shot if she had listened."
"Inej would be dead if Paedyn had listened," Jesper bit back.
"Well," Kaz rolled his eyes, "You don't take down a lion by cutting off his tail."
"You've been on safari when?" Jesper asked. "We're putting our lives on the line-"
Kaz snapped. "I thought you preferred it that way."
"Are they going to be okay?" Wylan cut in. Kaz and Jesper turned, finding Nina standing by the door.
"I wouldn't call myself the most proficient Healer, but they weren't hurt badly. They won't be permanent residents here."
"Not yet." Jesper glared at Kaz.
Wylan took a step forward, hoping to diffuse the tension. "Technically, no one gets buried here anymore. When the firepox plague hit years ago, so many people died that the crematoriums all got backed up, so they had to float all the dead bodies in the harbor-"
Kaz had turned his back when the boy started talking. He turned around again quickly with a shout, "that's enough!" He took a deep breath and grabbed a paper, shoving it towards Jesper.
"Appelbroek?"
"Pekka has a glass factory there, but there are no sandpits in Appelbroek. So, cartage fees would kill all of his profits. Find out what he's really up to," Kaz replied, his gaze turning hard as he turned to Wylan. "If you want to help, instead of spurting useless historical facts, go with Jesper."
Both boys scurried out, not wishing to be in the presence of Dirtyhands any longer.
Nina took a daring step forward, her hands clasped together. "Not that you asked but consider grounding your Wraith and Raven for some time. I always wanted to be a Healer, but that doesn't mean I'm any good. Inej could've been in worse condition if it weren't for Paedyn, who needs to keep her arm still and let her wound heal."
"If I need you again, I'll let you know," Kaz said, watching as Nina crossed her arms in front of her with a raised eyebrow. "All the guards who work the fights at Hellgate are loyal to Pekka and on his payroll. All but one."
"The fights?"
"Hellshow. It's exactly as you'd imagine. Find a guard named Hiemstra. He has a port-wine stain across his brow. He'll get a message to your Fjerdan."
"Can we trust him?"
"We can trust he doesn't want Pekka to know what I have on him. What you did tonight made you a Crow. Keep a low profile. You'll be in Pekka's sights now."
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❝ 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 ❞ | kaz brekker
Fanfictionfew people lived to tell the tale of the fold. paedyn was one of those few, having fought to keep this secret hers and hers alone for years. as a crow, she endeavors in dangers one could only imagine. and the newest one just may break her. but she w...
