Amanda Carlson - 06 Blue Blooded by Amanda Carlson

Author:Amanda Carlson [Carlson, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

“Holy hell.” I coughed, wiping my mouth with the back of my sleeve. I was on my knees, retching. Traveling through a time continuum was not at all advisable. My stomach felt like it had a rubber band cinched tightly around it. Rourke was pale, his arm braced on a tree, head bowed, but so far he was faring better than I was.

Danny, on the other hand, was passed out cold.

I staggered to stand.

“Are you sure he’s going to wake up?” I asked Leo.

“It’s been about two minutes, and he hasn’t moved.”

“He’ll awake very soon,” Leo said.

“I don’t take many passengers with me, but in the past, some have preserved their minds by shutting them down. It’s actually a fairly intelligent way to handle the situation.”

“Now you tell us,” I said, coughing into my fist but managing to keep what I had left in my stomach where it belonged.

“You mean I could’ve just passed out and all would’ve been well?”

“No,” he answered, humor behind his words.

“Supernaturals with vast power cannot put their minds on hold. It’s a coping mechanism your body has developed to keep you alive no matter what.” My wolf barked her agreement. Even though I was puking my guts up, she was happy as could be, urging me to get on with the business at hand.

My body was righting itself quickly, which was a relief.

“As much as I’m thankful for the experience, I think we’ll be taking a car home.”

“Agreed,” Rourke said, dropping his arm.

“I appreciate the ride, but I prefer to stay within this time and space.”

Leo chuckled.

“It’s your call, of course.”

Danny sputtered as he awoke.

“Good gods! The world’s gone pear-shaped.” He grabbed on to his head.

“Is everyone spinning, or is it just me?”

“Don’t worry,” I said, kneeling beside him.

“It’ll calm down in a minute or two. You took the smart way out and disengaged your brain.”

“I did?” he replied.

“Then why does it feel as if I’ve taken bits out and had them blended and stuffed back in?” He rolled over and got up on all fours.

“Have we arrived, then?”

“The abbey is just over the hill,” Leo confirmed, his wings fully expanded and glorious. The sun was getting ready to rise, and I knew that once the first rays hit his feathers, it would be like nothing any of us had ever seen.

“Enid is cloaking herself well, no doubt trying to keep her location secret. But I’m picking up on something nearby.” He walked up the crest of a short hill.

“So she doesn’t know we’re here at all?” I asked, following him.

“She can’t even scent us?”

“It is like we do not exist,” Leo answered, glancing over his shoulder.

“Although, she will infer that we are already somewhere nearby, as she’s given us directions. She knows my method of travel.”

Rourke came up behind us. I’m not handing you over to Enid without a fight, he told me. It can’t come to that.

I don’t think it will, I replied. But there’s a good chance we won’t have a choice in the matter.

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