Out in Blue by Gilman Sarah

Author:Gilman, Sarah [Gilman, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, sanctuary, out in blue, hybrids, half-humans, mates, protectors, poachers, sarah gilman, demons, mercenaries, mate, twins, forest, archangels, angels, nephilim, haven, vermont, alaska, mercenary, half-angels, guardians
ISBN: 9781937044275
Publisher: Entangled Select
Published: 2011-07-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Wren could have clawed his way out through the side of moving van with his fingers. He despised road travel, as most archangels did. The confinement. Even though he could walk around the empty space, the lack of windows made him feel smothered. Wren paced, forcing down the overwhelming urge to throw open the back door and jump.

His father had lived in a cell for eighteen years. Underground. Wren’s muscles tensed, and he flicked his wings to give the nervous energy an outlet. The friction of his feathers brushing across each other sounded loud in the small space. The only other noises were the humming of the tires on pavement and his own pulse hammering in his ears. During the hours of travel, he had not exchanged a single word with Devin, who sat on the floor against the wall.

The platinum-blond demon seemed perfectly at ease, but Wren wasn’t fooled by Devin’s meditative manner. Hands resting on his knees, his body swaying loosely with the movements of the van, Devin betrayed his focused, calculating thoughts with the intensity in his eyes. Weapons hung from every nook of the demon’s body. Throwing knives and fighting blades were strapped to his arms and legs. Guns hugged his hips. His jacket hid even more artillery, and behind his lips were the demon’s venomous fangs.

“Not much further.” Devin turned his head to meet Wren’s stare and tapped his ear where a communication device was hidden. “And good news. Scouts just reported Lark left the property with two of his men. That leaves only three mercenaries on site.”

Lark’s absence was good news for the rescue attempt, yes, but a sinking feeling filled Wren’s stomach. The traitor couldn’t get away!

“Is Lark being followed?”

“Of course. We’re going to take the bastard out if at all possible, but we can’t risk taking a shot yet. We need surprise on our side to get your father out safely. If we moved on Lark now and the mercenaries back at the house got word of trouble…”

Hatred for Lark and raw fear for his father laced Wren’s veins at the reminder of the worst-case scenario they faced. The underground, concrete bunker where Raphael was imprisoned was secured with several sets of reinforced doors. If the mercenaries locked the place down with the security system, Raphael would be sealed in alive.

Don’t think about it, Wren ordered himself.

The van slowed and lurched over uneven ground before coming to a stop. Wren caught his balance before sweeping his gaze from the doors to his bodyguard.

“Give me a minute to verify the location is secure,” Devin said.

Devin unlocked the doors and jumped down, shutting Wren in behind him and leaving a plume of fresh air in his wake.

Wren often wondered what the world looked like to a demon through their unrivaled senses. As Devin walked around the van, he’d be able to see, hear, and scent everything in their vicinity, from a squirrel to a sniper.

The van’s back door opened and Devin reappeared, the silver light of the moon spilling in over the demon’s shoulders.

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