We’re back with Tuesday Tales and this week the word is beat. I fudged a little and used beats. We’re still in my vampire story and this picks up a little after last week’s entry. Be sure to check out the other tales here.
The gnomish man darted down the road. Declan hesitated for a few seconds. Should they follow? They were supposed to be watching the clockmaker. Could they risk leaving the old German?
“Let’s go,” Popov said.
Declan made a split decision and they hurried to catch up to the man who’d evaded him in Venice.
They moved up one road and down another for about fifteen minutes.
As they continued in their chase, it became clear to Declan that the little chap was taking them on a merry chase. Panting a little, he caught up to Popov. “Do you get the feeling we’re being distracted from something?”
“I was just thinking the same thing. Let’s get back to the clock shop.”
They turned and made their way through the town to their surveillance spot.
Once they were in place again, they tried to determine what was happening on the premises. The shutters were closed and there seemed to be no movement inside the building.
“I wonder what’s going on in there. For some reason, they wanted us gone,” Declan said.
“How did they know we were watching them?”
“I’m guessing when I spoke to the clockmaker that Schumacher’s assistant recognized me. And don’t forget, that vampire they were expecting never showed up since I vanquished him. That would’ve spiked their interest as well.”
“I guess we’re going to catch hell from old Padriac in the morning, especially if they’re planning a take over of the town for tomorrow before breakfast.”
“I’m sure we’ll survive his ire. After all, I did make it through my entire childhood without him killing me.” Declan laughed. “May as well settle in to watch a bit of nothing while we wait for Padriac and Annette to relieve us in the morning.”
“Remind me again how we ended up with the night shift.”
“That’s easy.” Declan smiled ruefully.
“Enlighten me.”
“Isn’t it obvious? I’m the incompetent little brother.”
“Oh yeah, how did I forget that important fact?” Popov raised his eyebrows.
“Beats me. It’s a known fact. All over the secret services.”
Jillian Chantal 
Great snippet! I wonder if that little man was trying to lead them astray. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
By: Vicki Locey on February 16, 2016
at 5:52 am
thanks Vicki! I’m glad you liked it.
By: Author on February 16, 2016
at 10:02 am
Love it. Well done. Too bad it took them so long to figure out they were being duped.
By: mhsusannematthews on February 16, 2016
at 9:15 am
thanks Susanne! I agree!
By: Author on February 16, 2016
at 10:00 am
Very intriguing. I tend to agree with them…that they were being distracted. I wonder what exactly from.
By: Sarah Cass on February 16, 2016
at 2:02 pm
🙂 you are sooo right!
By: Author on February 16, 2016
at 2:15 pm
Definitely being distracted. Great excerpt. Can’t wait to read more
By: Mary Terrani on February 16, 2016
at 4:41 pm
Thanks â Iâm glad you liked it.
By: Author on February 17, 2016
at 9:05 am
Well done with the interesting dialogue and misdirection. I love Declan’s wry sense of humor.
By: Flossie Benton Rogers on February 16, 2016
at 10:46 pm
Thanks Flossie. Heâs a great character to write. Iâm glad you like him.
By: Author on February 17, 2016
at 8:58 am
Love the dialogue and the crack about little brothers. Yes, they all feel that way and maybe they’re right. Intriguing story. Love Popov!
By: jeanjoachim on February 21, 2016
at 6:14 am
Thanks Jean. And I had to bring Popov back by popular demand. Lol. He’s a fun character and everyone seems to love him.
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By: Author on February 21, 2016
at 9:04 am
Great scene. It reminded me a little of The Man from Uncle.
By: Morgan K Wyatt on February 21, 2016
at 6:53 pm
Awesome! Thanks, Morgan. Glad my spies are as much fun as that show was! 😉
By: Author on February 21, 2016
at 7:07 pm