Kirk A - Hex Boys In Disguise

Hex Boys in Disguise

by

A&E Kirk

Divinicus Nex Chronicles

Demons at Deadnight

Drop Dead Demons

Demons in Disguise

Interview with a Hex Boy

Hex Boys in Disguise

Paranormal Poisons Saga

Midnight Poison

Copyright 2019 by A&E Kirk

ISBN: 978-1-946285-18-8

Book Layout by Cheryl Perez: yourepublished.com

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by an electronic or mechanical means, or the facilitation thereof, including storage and retrieval systems, without prior written permission from the author, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review.

This is a work of fiction. Any similarities between the characters, places or events that take place in this book are strictly coincidental.

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This book is dedicated to everyone who missed the Hex Boys in DEMONS IN DISGUISE. We heard the complaints.
Here you go, so please don't hurt us

Dear Lover of the Hex Boys,

We call HEX BOYS IN DISGUISE a companion novel, but it won't read like a regular novel. It is a collection of the Hex Boys' Mission Reports chronicling their shenanigans when they were separated from Aurora. (Not that Matthias minded.) Speaking of Matthias, he didn't want to name the Missions, but was outvoted, much to Blake's delight. So sit back, relax, and have a few laughs (at the Hex Boys expense), because the Boys are back in town!

XOXO

A & E

The country clubs outdoor lamps flickered, the light giving a candlelight glow. The dark navy night blanketed the world beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Inside the gym, the crisp fluorescent lighting hummed and fans whirred.

Blake rested on his back on the bench press. He had his earbuds in, music low so he could hear the bustle of activity. Hed cracked the windows in order to let in the murmur of diners and clinking of dishes from the restaurant across the lawn. It was a battle of the bands between the crickets chirping in the bushes and classical music resonating from the speakers in the restaurant.

Sweat glistened his skin and caused his T-shirt to cling tight to his torso. Biceps bulging, his muscles burned as he pushed the heavily weighted bar high above his chest again and again. He had lost count and decided to keep pumping until he could no longer raise the bar. Then hed use his powers to lift the barbell to the rack. There wasnt anyone around to see. He was well on his way to shutting down the gym. Again.

Which is why he registered surprise when he sensed the vibration of approaching footsteps in the floor. One adult. One child.

Blake paused and glanced at the door. It swung open.

No Jayden. Logan stopped short at the sight of Blake.

But it would facilitate tracking. Jayden bumped into Logans back. Jayden frowned, then saw Blake, and stiffened. What are you doing here?

Looking for a workout buddy. Blake racked the barbell and sat up. You two are just in time. Awesome!

Logan dropped the grocery bag in his hand and kicked it behind a stationary bike. Jayden sidestepped in front of Logan to hide the action.

Actually, we just paused our evenings normal activities in order to find Logans keys. Jayden said. Which he uncharacteristically misplaced.

Logan nodded and started wandering the room, kneeling low, lifting weights out of the way.

Blake took in their tight smiles, the tension in their posture, and nervous energy radiating from them both. He jumped to his feet and exclaimed, Youre doing a secret mission without me!

Dont be preposterous. Jayden smiled. Were bat-watching. Which is a similar endeavor to bird-watching. Utterly normal.

Blake relaxed. Oh. Cool. Im in.

Ahhhh. Jayden cleared his throat. You cant. Because He tucked his sleek black hair behind his ear and looked at Logan for help.

Logan smoothed his tie and sighed. Youre right. Its a secret mission.

I knew it! Blake punched an index finger at them.

Jayden groaned. We agreed not to communicate our covert agenda to Blake because clandestine is not his strong suit.

Youre right, Blake said. My strongest suit is the navy pinstripe I got from Uncle Reece. Do I need to wear it for this mission?

Ignoring them both, Logan grabbed the grocery bag from hiding and dimmed the lights. Jayden pursed his lips, then stomped to the window and looked through a pair of binoculars.

Behind them, Blake danced with enthusiasm. What is it? What is it?

Invisible protection detail. Logan balanced on a large, green yoga ball. Its extremely important our targets dont know were guarding them.

Who are we guarding? Blake asked.

Jayden handed him the binoculars and pointed. Blake held them to his eyes and, across the lawn, the country club restaurant enlarged to life. It took Blake two seconds to zero in on Aurora and her little black dress. As they followed the host holding menus, Ayden took Auroras hand and led her across the restaurant. Ayden smiled and whispered in her ear. Aurora giggled.

Now I know why you didnt want to invite me, Blake grinned. But its okay guys. Babe isnt cheating on me. Were in an openface relationship.

Logan snorted.

Jayden snatched the binoculars back.

Corner booth? Logan asked.

Exactly as I suggested, Jayden said with approval. In close proximity to the exits and offering a clear view of the restaurant.

Is babe in trouble?

No, Logan said.

Shes always in danger! Jayden huffed. And shell have her guard down tonight, be vulnerable in those ridiculous heels, and she is only attended to by one protector who also has his guard down. Its an opportune time for the enemy to attack!

Didnt you say the same thing when they went to the movies? Blake said.

And she still refuses to listen to me which is why we should

Were not tagging Aurora like some sort of animal, Logan said.

How is it any different from tracking her cell phone? Jayden squinted into the binoculars.

Were not implanting a chip under her skin without her consent.

Were tracking her phone without her consent.

Aydens phone.

How is that different?!

Three peeping Toms in the dark discussing stalking, came a dry voice behind them.

The three Boys whirled.

Tristan frowned. This is why people think were criminals.

You invited him but not me?! Blake said.

He can keep a secret, Logan said.

And watch the security feeds, Jayden added.

Tristan glanced around. I was promised cookies.

Logan kicked the grocery bag toward him. Tristan smiled, sat down with his back against the window, and pulled a computer tablet from his backpack.

Oh my God! Jayden said.

Logan stood. What?

Aydens leaving!

He dumped Aurora? Blake rubbed his chin. Interesting.

Logan rolled his eyes. Hes using the restroom.

He left her all alone! Jayden said. Unguarded!

Babe can take care of herself. Blake plopped down and opened the grocery bag.

Tristan studied the tablet screen. What am I looking for?

Suspicious activity, Jayden told him.

What has you so convinced that something is going down tonight? Tristan asked.

Its not just this night. Its every night!

Here we go. Logan rolled his eyes and flopped back on the yoga ball.

There have been eleven assassination attempts since she arrived here, Jayden began. That doesnt even include the very near prior attempt by her friends that put her in a coma. Shes been dropped in a hell dimension four times. Shes hunted by both friend and foe. All facts point to Cacciatori, the one person whos supposed to protect her above all else, but also wants to murder her. And what is the sole savior of the Mandatum doing? Eating out in public completely unarmed!