Awakening by Claire Farrell

Author:Claire Farrell [Farrell, Claire]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Claire Farrell

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We made it back to the bookshop before Eddie’s head exploded. Peter explained what had happened at Becca’s to Carl and Eddie before leaving to brief Esther, who had already left.

“I’m sorry about earlier,” I told Carl, my face roaring red.

He smiled, nonplussed. “It’s cool. I should have warned you or something.”

“You okay anyway? Looks like Eddie did a good job on your face.” Carl’s face was already a lot better, thanks to Eddie’s bag of tricks. He couldn’t sort out the lisp, but at least Carl’s eyes could open.

I couldn’t relax around Carl. I no longer craved his blood, thankfully, but I was embarrassed by how weak I’d been when he needed me to be strong.

“You’re being stupid,” he said, and made me look at him. “You didn’t do it on purpose.”

“I know.” I shrugged. “You did good today. You probably made Esther help me. But don’t do that ever again,” I added before his ego swelled even more.

He laughed and elbowed me gently. “It was fun, though.”

“You’re so sick.” I hated the way he linked danger and pain with a good time.

“Oh, I can’t believe I forgot. That chick, Yvonne, came here looking for you. Daimhín wants to speak to you. I told her you were with Peter, hope that’s okay,” he said, looking worried all of a sudden.

“It’s fine. She’ll probably call him instead. I have absolutely no intention of going to see Daimhín. I’m not going to lie for her at the trial, and I can guarantee you that’s what she wants.”

“Probably. So, what now?”

“Now?” I sighed. “We wait, I suppose. Peter said he was going to get someone to follow Becca, to make sure we don’t miss the next delivery. They have frequent deliveries because they pass on small batches, so we could be lucky enough to get our hands on one before the trial.”

“How do the deliveries arrive? Plane, post, courier, what?”

“Um, I don’t know,” I admitted. “We kind of got overexcited about the little stuff.”

Carl frowned. “That’s not like Peter.”

I blushed; we might have been distracted.

“We’re hoping Esther comes up with something, I suppose. And that I can escape from Cell Block Eddie once I have to move.” I pushed past him to wander amongst the book shelves. “Hmm, there’s a lot of interesting stuff here.”

“Yes, there is,” Eddie said, startling me. “But unfortunately, this isn’t a library. Sit down for a few minutes, Ava. I want to discuss the trial with you.”

I heaved a sigh and obeyed, feeling like an irritated teenager with an overprotective father.

“I believe the trial will go as planned for the most part. You may be called upon to give your version of events, but that doesn’t always happen. Still, it’s better if you’re prepared. Go over what happened, make sure it’s clear in your mind. Don’t exaggerate or over-sensationalise. Be honest, concise, and… try not to be rude.”

“What?” I asked, surprised.

“You can be abrasive when you feel threatened. It’s better if you come across as non-threatening as possible, make them see you as vulnerable.

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