Divergent Zeke Novels & Stories

“That’s awfully kind of you.” “Oh, please don’t call me ma’am,” I insist. “Julia is just fine.” “It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance,” he replies, his voice a cozy rumble. “I’m Zeke.” I can’t help but smile at the formality of his speech. Maybe this place really does have some old world charm after all. “You’re here early, Zeke. I don’t think the rest of the crew is here yet. Are you really that excited about wading through the swamp?”

she smiled and hugged my cousin instead of shaking his outstretched hand. “Good to know you all ! I am Zeke,” he chirped. “The Dark Overlord’s present Beta. Kai’s father and mine were real brothers,” he formally introduced himself and immediately raised eyebrows responded back at him. Everyone’s defenses seemed to have gone up, causing Zeke to put his arms up in surrender. “Woah ! I am not here to cause trouble in your lives. I am actually a secret dissident in the heinous villain’s camp,” he quickly explained himself.

He finally looked a little relieved. “That’s better. Don’t worry. I’ll make sure your father’s funeral is grand.” He grabbed Snow and turned to leave. “Come on, Snow. I’ll take you to eat something and help you relax. Don’t let this little thing ruin your mood.” I watched them leave quietly, then slowly took out my phone and pressed the stop recording button. Zeke was right. The dead could not come back, and those who were alive had to keep living, especially Zeke, once he realized that the person who had died was his father instead of mine.