Handlers of Dragons by Kim Cormack

Author:Kim Cormack [Cormack, Kim]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mythomedia
Published: 2017-12-05T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Impermeable Hearts

KAYN GASPED AS SHE awoke in a field of buttercups with Zach by her side, watching the clouds in the sky. She glanced over at him as she commented, “Well, that was a shit show.”

He chuckled and replied, “We had our asses kicked.”

“Apparently,” Kayn mumbled as she watched the clouds rapid movement. She really had to figure out how her ability worked. Experimenting while in the middle of a fight had proven to be a ridiculous idea.

“We need to figure out how to manage your energy cravings so we can keep you on an even keel,” Zach proclaimed.

This was true. She had issues.

Her Handler teased, “And maybe a way to reign in your ego, just a bit.”

She’d never had serious ego issues as a mortal. That had been Chloe’s thing.

Zach responded to her inner thoughts, “Remember, you’re the same person now.”

This was also true. Kayn plucked a buttercup out of the ground, leaned over and placed it under Zach’s chin. There was a shadow of yellow. She said, “You like butter.”

He laughed as he picked one and countered, “So do you.”

Visions of Chloe and Frost flashed though her memory. A hint of jealousy surfaced and she shoved it back down. She was both Frost’s girlfriend and his ex. She had memories of both relationships and it was confusing to say the least. Theoretically, she was jealous of herself and that was silly. Sometimes it was difficult to fathom what she was. Who she was...

Zach had been quietly listening to her thoughts as he whispered, “Sometimes, I forget about how much bullshit you’ve had to sift through. It’s only been...What? Five months?”

She met her Handler’s understanding eyes as she replied, “I know I haven’t made things easy on you. I’ll do better. I’ll try harder.”

He started giggling as he tossed a handful of grass at her and sparred, “Sure you will.”

“I will,” Kayn promised but she couldn’t even keep a straight face long enough to say the sentence.

Zach gave her arm a reassuring squeeze as he warmly responded, “You can’t promise me anything and that’s okay. You’re a Dragon, being reckless and mentally unhinged is part of your mystery.”

Kayn was gazing into her Handler’s eyes, grateful for who he was as she began to disintegrate into the air for she’d been healed and summoned back to the land of the living.

With a gasp, Kayn awoke. The lights were off, she was shaking and there was this repetitive rattling sound. She could smell paint. There was music playing. What in the hell? It only took her a few seconds to determine she was in the trunk of a vehicle. Well played afterlife...Well played. Kayn was jostled around by a large bump and she silently cursed. What fresh hell was this? She’d woken up in some strange places but she’d never come back from the in-between separated from the rest of her clan before. Where were they? She felt around, found a bag and unzipped it. A roadside assistance kit! Score! She found a flashlight and cheered on the inside when there was still juice in the batteries.

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