Divine Wrath by Sonya Bateman

Author:Sonya Bateman [Bateman, Sonya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: coming of age, angels, fantasy, young adult, magic, Nephilim las vegas mystery new adult half angel teenager electric power Adirondacks runaway kidnapping exciting suspenseful, psychic
Published: 2016-12-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 32

When they reached the stairs, Kyle stopped to let them pass and fell into step behind Grace. Lou opened the door to the room she’d been in. He stood back, an awkward expression on his face, and didn’t look at her when she entered.

Grace headed straight for the bed. She didn’t bother resisting the inevitable cuffs. Once she’d been strapped back down, Lou turned to leave. He stopped when he realized Kyle wasn’t following suit. “You comin’?”

“I’ll be down in a few,” Kyle replied. “I need a word with little Miss Carrington.”

Frown lines creased Lou’s forehead. “You ain’t supposed to hurt her unless she tries to run. She’s bein’ good, Kyle. Don’t be a jerk.”

“I’m not going to hurt her. I just want to talk.” Kyle flashed a reassuring smile. “You’d better go check on the others. This won’t take a minute.”

Grace listened to the exchange with mounting concern. Being helpless and alone with Kyle probably wouldn’t end well for her. If she were any judge of character, he seemed the type to be more upset about their escape than the injury she’d inflicted on his arm. She had wounded his pride, and he wanted to return the favor.

“All right,” Lou said slowly. “Jus’ take it easy, huh?”

“You betcha.”

Lou glanced at Grace, stepped out, and closed the door.

Kyle said nothing at first. He watched her intently, as though he expected her to attack, or maybe disappear again. When she failed to evaporate, he moved to the door and listened.

Grace turned her head toward him. “Whatever you’re going to do, could you get on with it? I’m tired.”

“You are? Oh. Poor baby.” Kyle advanced, unsmiling. “I’m pretty wiped out myself. Been flying all over the damned country, looking for Dr. Jones’ precious little girl. I finally find her, and some freak cuts me and takes her away. How about that?”

“Gee, that does sound unpleasant.” Cooperate. Great idea. Throwing his sarcasm back in his face wasn’t exactly cooperating, but Grace couldn’t think of anything better.

“I had to get ten stitches. I don’t like stitches. I hate needles.” Kyle stopped beside the bed. “What about you, Grace? Do you like needles? You’re in for quite a few of them. Not as many as the others, though.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

Kyle grinned. “He’ll have to rush you through things and get you out of here fast. You’re already old enough. Fine with me, because I don’t want to look at you any longer than I have to.”

“Why are you still in here, then?”

“I just want to make sure we understand each other.” Kyle fingered the end of the strap that bound her left wrist to the bed rails. “You’re a freak, and I’m not. I’m in charge, and you’re not. I know Lou told you about the shoot-to-kill order. Let me assure you that if it comes down to it, shooting you won’t break my heart. I’d suggest you be real careful about doing anything suspicious.”

Grace stiffened. “Suspicious. And that would be...”

Kyle’s arm shot over the bed rail.

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