First World by Jaymin Eve

Author:Jaymin Eve [Eve, Jaymin]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: BluA
Published: 2013-07-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

After twenty minutes of such high emotions, I needed a break, a distraction. I locked eyes with Brace, who was quietly waiting in the wings.

“Has the lock-down been lifted yet?” I didn’t know how much longer I was prepared to wait. I wondered what would happen if I attempted to leave now.

Lallielle answered. “There will be a siren sound, and until that point no one is to leave their residence. It is unfortunately part of our magical security.”

Josian raised his brows, and gave me a grin. “You’re welcome to try and leave. As with most Walkers, I’m sure you won’t take our word for it.”

I looked between them before rising to my feet. With one last glance at Brace I walked to the front door. It opened easily, but as I attempted to take the first step outside my foot hit an obstacle. The entire doorway was an invisible barrier.

With a sigh, I walked back to stand next to Brace. I was struck by a thought as I glanced at Josian with his soft glow. Brace should pale in comparison to this man who was more than human, but he didn’t. Okay, his skin wasn’t glowing, but there was still something more.

His expression was unreadable as his eyes roamed over my face.

“Abby needs food. She hasn’t eaten all day,” he announced abruptly.

I didn’t need food. I needed answers and to get this lock-down lifted and to get the hell back to Earth. I opened my mouth, but Brace moved quickly, hands grasped either side of my biceps as he pulled me up off the floor so we were at equal eye level. As my feet dangled, I felt like a naughty five-year-old.

“Do not argue with me, Red. You’re no good to Lucy if you collapse from starvation.”

And then, with his gorgeous eyes flashing at me, and the accent-weapon assaulting me, I was no longer a five-year-old.

Josian was on his feet. It looked as if his hair was moving around his face, which wouldn’t be that odd, except there was no breeze. Brace glanced once, but, ignoring the angry god-man, turned back to me. He was waiting for my agreement and wasn’t wavering

Rolling my eyes, I nodded. He set me down.

Lallielle stood, placing a hand on Josian to calm him. She had to do that a lot. Gods save us from stubborn, domineering, over-bearing, pompous, ass-hat ... my mental tirade continued as I alternatively glared at the men.

“I’ll organize some food,” Lallielle said, turning to exit through the side door.

Josian was still glaring daggers at an unconcerned Brace. A tension that hadn’t previously been there filled the room.

Luckily, Lallielle was back in no time.

“The girls are organizing a selection. I’m not sure what you like but you should find something to eat.”

Everyone sat again to wait. I felt an uncontrollable urge to observe the room. Out of the corner of my eye I could see that Brace was watching me while Josian continued glaring at him. Lallielle looked highly amused and I turned to stare out the window to the calm of the ocean.

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