Demon's Dream by Laura Hawks

Author:Laura Hawks [Hawks, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Clarissa stepped through the portal into the room she rented in New Orleans. It had not changed during the months she had been absent. She wondered if the landlords had rented it out to someone else but if they did, they didn’t bother to put her own measly few items away. Maybe the note she left them was sufficient in keeping the room for her. Setting her backpack down, she exited the room and headed over to find the landlord, who just so happened to be her employer at the bar she worked in.

As she stepped outside, prepared to cross the street to the establishment, she paused. The fire that Xon had set as a trap to get access to the stone had done some major damage and it was still closed for repairs. Her heart ached at the thought lives could’ve been lost as well, if not for Azamel’s intervention.

He had refused bringing her with him to New Orleans when they had gotten word Xon might have been there. Mel knew it was a trap to lure her out and he wouldn’t place her wellbeing or safety in such a perilous predicament.

As it turned out, Mel had been correct in his assumption. Xon had been waiting for the arrival of the Guardian with several minions. When Xon realized that Clarissa wasn’t going to appear, he took his frustration out on her place of employment and the friends she had managed to garner during her time with them by setting the building aflame. Mel had mentioned to her there were a few people trapped inside but he had helped to get them out safely. She was grateful no lives were lost because of her and her responsibility. She knew it would be time for her to go, but where? She couldn’t remain here and put her new friends and those who considered her part of their family in danger. Her safe spot was no longer safe and it was time to move on. However, she owed it to them to inform them of her departure.

As she stood across the street and watched the construction and renovation work being done on the building, she realized she couldn’t bring herself to say goodbye again. She had lost so much as it was. Her family murdered in front of her. Azamel. Now the friends and family she had gotten to know while staying in New Orleans. She couldn’t do it. Her heart couldn’t bear the pain of saying farewell to those she had come to know and care for. Clarissa made a decision to leave quietly. She headed back into the apartment and gathered the rest of her belongings in another duffle bag. Scooping up the small piece of luggage and the backpack, she jotted down a note to them, the only way she could let them know she wouldn’t be returning and thank them for all they had done for her.

Taking one last wistful look, she headed out to the alleyway and unchained her red Ducati motorcycle.

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