Possess by J.A. Howell

Author:J.A. Howell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-03-16T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY

What’s in a name?

I was relieved to find Nolan was still asleep when I awoke the next morning. I quietly pulled off the blanket that he must have laid over me while I was asleep, careful not to make noise as I sat up. I braced myself and placed my foot on the floor before slowly pulled myself to a standing position. My knee was still swollen and stiff, but I could manage walking back home. I needed to get back to Remy, he had been alone all night. With regard to the slumbering Irishman in the other room, I wasn’t so sure I could face him after what had happened last night.

I slid my jacket on and slung my bag over my shoulder before tip-toeing towards the stairway. Nolan's sleeping form was visible through the gap of his open bedroom door, sprawled out on his back as his chest rose and fell in a slow tempo. As I watched him, an urge tugged at me, telling me to go to him. To slip under the covers, curl up against him, and let the feelings of want wash away any other worries once again. If only it were that easy.

Slowly, I backed away from his door and reminded myself that I needed to go. I had to find out what I could about Brody's killer. I couldn’t stay here, hiding from the grim and overwhelming task at hand. As of right now, I had no idea where to even start. With everything else going on, I didn't have time to think about what transpired between me and Nolan last night. It’s time to go, Harley. Without any more hesitation, I took my leave, hurrying down the steps and slipping out the back of the kitchen downstairs.

The only thing that kept my feet moving up the steps as I reached my apartment building was the fact that Remy was waiting for me. I didn’t want to be anywhere near the place. As soon as my keys jingled in the lock I could hear the familiar “mew” on the other side. I smiled, relieved to hear him sounding like his usual content self. He greeted me eagerly, bouncing side to side playfully as I placed my bag down. He didn't appear to be any worse for wear after being left alone all night, but I made sure to put down food and water first and gave him a nice scratch behind his ears. He purred loudly as he buried his face in a bowl of wet food. After a few minutes of sitting there watching him, I pulled myself away, limping slightly to my bedroom.

I glanced over at the mirror. My face looked disjointed through the cracks and breaks, but no green eyes stared back at me as I searched the shattered reflection. Still just me. I sat down on the foot of my bed slipping my feet out of my boots before lying on my back. Now what, Harley? Where do we start? I drew a blank as I stared up at the ceiling.

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