Politics of Blood (Gray Spear Society, #8)

by Alex Siegel

Without hesitation, he turned to Haley and said, "Ethel is the supreme commander of the North American division of the Gray Spear Society. There are seven divisions in the world, each commanded by a legate. They report directly to God." Shocked silence followed. The adults stared at the boy with horrified expressions. "What is the Gray Spear Society?" Haley said softly. "It protects the Earth from God's enemies," Wesley said cheerfully. "They're holy warriors, sort of. I'm not really one of them, but they help me a lot. They keep me safe and do the things I need done like saving your life." "Wesley...," Ethel said in a warning tone. Haley shook his head. "God's enemies? What are you babbling about?" Wesley raised his perfect, little hand. "Hold on. Most of you know Aaron, the commander of Chicago. He's amazing. I'm really proud to be his friend. Tawni is one of the new legionnaires in Chicago. You got a gift." Tawni nodded. She waved her hand through the air and left a trail of black smoke behind. Haley was flabbergasted. Then he remembered her ability to cut rocks with her sword and made the connection. "Cool!" Wesley's eyes lit up. He turned to Boreas. "You must be Ethel's new bodyguard, the freezing cold guy." Boreas bowed his head slightly. "It's a great honor to finally meet you. They told me you're an enormous pain in the ass, and now I see it's true." Haley was getting the impression this kid was very special. Even though there was no apparent threat, his bodyguards...