Greco (Book 1.5) (The Omega Group) by Andrea Domanski

Author:Andrea Domanski
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-04-24T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

“Mom? Are you still there?” Greco tried to tilt his head enough to be able to see behind him but it was no use. Even the effort made him dizzy. The sedation was definitely taking its toll, periodically forcing him into unconsciousness. Each time he awoke, his brain took longer to register where he was and what was happening. He had no idea how much time had passed since Mirissa left.

“I’m here.” His mother sounded woozy, slurring her words ever so slightly. Then again, he probably sounded the same way. “Some men came in here a little while ago. As soon as they saw that your friend was gone they stormed out. I don’t know what they’re going to do, but it can’t be good.”

“We’re gonna get out of here, Mom. I promise. Mirissa will figure out a way. She’s… amazing. ” He knew he was babbling but he couldn’t help himself. His normal self-control was almost nonexistent, and his thoughts wandered to the one place he usually tried to keep them away from: Mirissa.

“I’m glad you finally found someone to care about. I know it hasn’t been easy for you, and that’s my fault, but I’m glad you let someone into your life. You deserve to be happy.”

“I’m her Guardian, Mom. Nothing more.” Even with his drug-addled brain, Greco was still able to lie to her—and himself.

His mother let out a small laugh and said, “Go ahead and keep telling yourself that.”

Even if he did want more, it could never happen. His past mistakes ensured that. There would be no forgiveness from Mirissa, and he deserved none.

Greco tried to force his thoughts to the situation at hand. They were in trouble and he knew it. If this Alayna woman had spent the last few days taking blood from his mother, they might already be too late to save her. Once again, he struggled against his restraints, knowing it would do no good, but needing to at least try.

“Greco? I’m so sorry for what I did to you. I know an apology can’t even begin to make up for the life I gave you, but I need you to know how sorry I am. I’d hoped to have a lifetime to show you that I’ve changed. To give you everything that I should have given from the day you were born. To earn back some small place in your life. But now…”

Their conversation was interrupted by a loud crash from beyond his feet, like a load of dishes being dropped. Greco whipped his head around in time to see Asteria grab the wall and Mirissa collapse to the floor.

“How did you… You teleported with her?” The fear he felt caused a lump in Greco’s throat. “Get me off this table. Now!”

Asteria grabbed the metal restraint around his wrist and pulled with all her might, but it didn’t budge. “Hang on. I’ll be right back.”

Greco watched as Asteria opened the door and peeked her head out before disappearing through it. Less than two minutes later she returned with a hammer and chisel in hand.

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