City of Steam (Blackburn Chronicles) by Dominic K Alexander

Author:Dominic K Alexander [Alexander, Dominic K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-17T23:00:00+00:00

18.

Over the next few days Devin showed Mac more and more ways to use her new-found powers. Devin continued to be uneasy away from his home and at one point they stumbled across foot prints not far from where they were training. After that, he felt it would be safer for them to practice in the confines of his home. In the evenings Mac enjoyed picking up a new book and read. She also watched Devin work around the house. As much as she wanted to trust him, there was something that kept her at a distance. It was almost as if she saw him through beer goggles. Everything about him to her was perfect. Even when he would go on rants about not liking this or that, he was cute about it. There was being an amazing person, and there was being overly perfect.

The days were passing quickly. It had been more than two weeks since Devin had brought her here and the number of people still searching for her had not yet lessened. Even within the confines of the sanctuary, Devin had Mac wearing her assassins armor just in case something went wrong. Though Mac liked the armor, it was a bit bulkier than she preferred which made it hard for her to properly use her magic, so they tore it apart and made something more fitting for a magic user.

The wrist still held her trusty grappling hook, and the other held small canisters which they did not know what they did, but figured they were some kind of weapon and kept them. Some of the armored plates were removed to keep the weight down, and they cut slits in several areas for added mobility. Finally, any of the loose straps or pockets were attached to the suit so it was quicker to put on and could be done by one person. They even attached a small hook to clip the mask to when not in use. They discovered all sorts of gadgets and survival items hidden all over the suit. Mac couldn't help but think of how expensive it must have been for Walter to purchase.

After a particularly grueling day, Mac wanted nothing more than to just relax. As Devin started dinner, Mac stripped out of her gear and lay in the pond in hopes the stresses would wash away. Time was taking a toll on her and there was still no word from Kris telling them everyone was all right. She just lay there letting the water relax her tense body.

"What do you think you're doing?" Devin said. She turned to see his darkened face staring down on her. "Do you realize how dangerous things are right now? Someone could come in here and take you. Doesn't that concern you?" Mac watched him yelling, but it didn't bother her. She simply stepped out of the water and watched as his eyes examined her nudeness and words began to fail coming out in a spout of gibberish. She wrapped her arms around him and pressed her lips hard against his.

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