Primacy of Darkness (27 page)
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Authors: Brock E. Deskins
“What do you want in return?”
“Twenty percent of all profits. You keep my people supplied with whatever made the bloodling so strong and my people keep you supplied in whatever healed the human girl.”
“Only twenty percent? Either you are a terrible businessman, or I’m missing something.”
The young man shrugged. “I am not greedy and I know that twenty percent will be a fortune. It is enough to keep me and my people happy. More importantly, we’ll be safe. At least safer. Besides, setting my cost low should keep anyone from underbidding me or you from seeking out other sources.”
Dr. Birch stretched her hand across the table. “I believe we are now partners, Mr…”
Nick shook her hand. “Dawes, Nick Dawes. I look forward to working with you.”
END
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Brock Deskins was born in a small town located in rural Oregon. At age twenty, he joined the army and served as an M1A1 tank crewman, dental specialist, and computer analyst. While in the military, he became an accomplished traveler, husband, and father of three wonderful children. His military career completed, he attended college to brush up on his skills as a computer analyst and gain new skills as a writer. Brock received his degree in computer networking and is now devoting his full-time and limited attention span to writing.