Medusa's Dagger: A New Adult Urban Fantasy (Aya Harris Collection Book 1) by Lacy Andersen

Author:Lacy Andersen [Andersen, Lacy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2016-09-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

My body lifted into the air. The pain I’d felt only moments ago had already begun to dull. I opened my eyes a crack. It was still dark, but Gideon’s face loomed above me. He carried me out of the alleyway, his arms cradling my back and the space behind my knees.

I felt like a little child. The burns weren’t that painful. I could probably walk myself.

“Stay still.” Gideon glanced down at me as I squirmed.

“I can walk. Just put me down,” I huffed.

Gideon shook his head. “I don’t think so. You need to go to a hospital. I called an ambulance and they’ll be here soon.”

“No, no hospitals.” I struggled to free myself, but Gideon held tight. “Let me down. I’m serious, I can walk.”

“No, I’m carrying you. You can’t see your injuries like I can. And you’re going to a hospital.” He shifted my weight in his arms, pausing a moment to get a better grip. “Now, put your arm around my neck. You’re heavier than you look.”

Rolling my eyes, I wrapped my arm around his neck and breathed in the scent of his cologne. It worked like anesthesia, dulling the pain in my wings and lower back. I could’ve stayed there all day if it wasn’t for the flashing lights of the oncoming ambulance in the distance. Their presence meant needles and doctors and stitches – all of which I wasn’t particularly fond of.

“Just take me back to my apartment. Please, don’t make me go to the hospital.” I looked into his eyes, hoping that my pleading would work.

He hesitated for a second, signaling my victory. “Fine, fine. You’ll regret it.”

I silently cheered and leaned against his shoulder. My body relaxed into his arms, soaking in the heat of his chest. I knew I shouldn’t be enjoying this.

Only minutes ago, Gideon had declared he was only doing his job. This was his job. Saving creatures like me and putting the bad guys away. Although, this time, I’d saved him too.

“Are you okay? Is she okay?” Johnny raced toward us. He grabbed my hand, squeezing it tight. “I thought you were dead.”

“Not dead. Just roasted alive.” I chuckled, but it hurt to laugh.

In the dark, the whites of Johnny’s eyes shined against the black of his skin. He ran his gaze over my body, taking in every injury and scrape.

“It’s not as bad as it looks,” I told him.

He gave me a frown that told me I had yet to convince him. With its sirens blaring, the ambulance pulled up behind him and two men jumped out. They ran to the rear of the vehicle, grabbing a stretcher and two big black bags.

“There’s a guard on the rooftop. He’s been badly burned. My partner, Agent Silva, is tending to him.” Gideon nodded in the direction of the train station.

The paramedics thanked him and ran inside. He shifted my weight again and then walked past the ambulance and onto the street. Johnny followed us, scrambling to keep up with Gideon’s pace.

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