Collide: A Collide Novel by Mrs. Shelly Crane

Author:Mrs. Shelly Crane
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, molly, Fantasy, Angels, Aliens
ISBN: 9781463512545
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-03-19T17:00:00+00:00

Jeff went over some things with us, not wasting time. He insisted we go as soon as possible, before things got worse. Merrick was not thrilled with this idea. His dilemma, he told me, was that he had promised to protect me and not leave my side and now here he was, sending me out into the lions den without him.

I assured him this was the only way. I realized, we hadn’t been apart since he found us that day. I was a little scared too, to be away for him. I don’t even know Phillip that well and to have to put up with the staring all day...Ugh.

Jeff checked my shoulder and determined that all was healed so every trace of the poison was gone. I was clear to go.

I waited for Phillip to get dressed and get things situated in the store before we left. I asked Ryan how his shoulder was doing today and he concurred it was much better after two massages.

But, something I hadn’t expected was Merrick, pouting. He walked me to the stairs, locking his arms behind me, pressing his forehead against mine.

Wow! He was actually pouting for me! Amazing how incredibly cute that was.

“If there was any way to keep you from going, I’d do it. I don’t like the idea of you going out alone. I know you wont be alone, but...” He sighed harshly, pulling me even closer to him.

“I know. I don’t like it either, but it’s got to be done. There’s no other way.”

“Be careful,” he demanded hard then his tone recanted to something softer. “Maybe...maybe I can ride with you and just stay it the van?” he suggested looking hopeful.

“Merrick, what if we got stopped? I don’t want to have to worry about you the whole time.”

“No. Instead, I’ll be here worrying about you,” he rebutted gruffly, running a hand through his hair.

“Isn’t that what Keepers are supposed to do? I’ll be fine. I’ll be extra careful. Don’t. Worry,” I said rubbing my knuckles over his scruffy chin.

“It feels wrong. It goes completely against the grain. I’ve been protecting you for years. You can’t know what it feels like to let you go like this, where I can’t see you. You haven’t been out of my sight for eighteen years. Do you understand how hard this is for me?”

He caught my fingers in his hand, kissing them and pulling them down to his chest.

“I understand, it sucks,” I said softly. “I don’t want to go. If there was some other way, I’d do it, but there’s not. Phillip said something about a gun by the back door. I guess he’s planning on bringing it, just in case we run into trouble.”

“Honey, you can’t stop them with guns.”

“Mmmm. I really like it when you call me honey,” I crooned and bit my lip for good measure.

“Really?” he asked surprised and then my favorite smile showed up then faded into acceptance. “Well, I’ll remember that for when you get back.”

He pulled my face up to his and kissed my surprised parted lips.

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