Demon Defeat: Part 2 (Resurrection Chronicles Book 11) by M.J. Haag

Author:M.J. Haag [Haag, M.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shattered Glass Publishing
Published: 2023-07-10T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Molev stood on the roof, looking out over the base, with Roni by his side. The way he had his arms crossed as she talked to him had me wondering what she was saying that was putting him in a bad mood. Or maybe it was a lingering bad mood from my close call. Although I’d done my best to help him let it go, I knew very well it would have taken hours in that shower to completely reassure him. Maybe not even then.

“Did you eat yet?” I asked softly from my place on the ground, still yards away.

He unfolded his arms, said something to Roni, and jumped down.

“Hey, handsome,” I said when he closed the distance between us. “Still angry at me?”

He cupped the back of my head and tenderly stroked my cheek.

“I was never angry at you, Andie. I am mad the fuel was taken and that we are not already home where you will be safe. I am mad your people did not listen to me sooner. I am mad—”

I threaded my fingers through his hair and pulled him down for a kiss. It went from sweet to molten in a heartbeat, and I loved it. But I didn’t want him to think I was starting something else. It was way too soon for another round with him.

Loosening my hold on his hair, I started easing up on the passion. He took my cue and pulled back to look at me.

“We can’t change the past,” I said. “All we can do is work on the present and make the best choices we can for a better future.”

He grunted.

“Now, are you hungry, or do you have more you need to do?”

“I will eat with you.”

“Eat and rest,” I said. “You’re not getting enough sleep. Especially when you’re running for so long during the day.”

He let me lead him to the mess hall where the majority of our people were gathered. They’d already sorted through whatever food had been left behind and had a big pot of something on the stove.

“Roland mentioned that you’re a protein-based eater,” one of the women said to Molev. “We found some canned meat that we set aside for you.” She produced two large cans of corned beef hash. “Will these work? There’s more if you want them.”

“These will be fine,” I said. “Thanks for thinking of him.”

“Of course. Thank you for everything you’re doing to keep us safe.” When she said it, she wasn’t just talking to him but to me too.

I nodded, accepted a bowl of the stew they were simmering, and took a spot at a table with Molev. We ate a quick meal with their quiet conversation floating around us. Guards stood inside the door, watching everything, even in here.

“It won’t be like this once we reach my people,” Molev said, watching my gaze.

“Haven’t I proven that I trust you yet?” I asked.

The corners of his mouth tilted a little as he nodded and finished his meal. As soon as I was done, we left, and I led him to the bunks, where we lay down with the others.

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