Providence by Amy Marie

Author:Amy Marie [Marie, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

One of my worst habits is lip biting. I bite my lip when I’m feeling shy, holding something back, or most often when I’m plagued with worry. Right now, it’s the latter. I’m going over every scenario in my mind of what could go wrong with the plan I’ve set in motion.

My fingers tap nervously on the car door of our Uber. “The Pont des Arts,” the driver announces our arrival when we pull up to the multi-arch bridge.

Several street lamps cast a soft glow over the pedestrian metal walkway that connects the left bank of Paris to the right. After what happened at the museum, I wondered if the bridge would be closed, but the crime scene tape begins on the other edge of the riverside quay. At this time of night, the investigation seems to be put on hold and no one appears to be loitering in the streets.

“This is where he said to meet?” Rafe asks.

“Yep.” I breathe out. “You ready?”

At his nod, I tip the driver and we exit the car.

The evening chill has settled over the Seine, condensing into patchy layers of shallow fog that drift along the river, setting the mood for the exchange. I can just make out two dark figures lingering at the far end of the bridge.

They’re here.

I hesitate a moment, mentally preparing myself for what must be done.

Rafe scans the bridge and riverbank down to our right as if searching for any waiting traps. As he looks further down the river, a small reassuring gust of wind ruffles our hair, and he lets out the breath he was holding, looking to me for the cue to proceed.

Briefcase in hand, I take the first step forward. Every step we take farther onto the bridge is matched by the pair on the opposite end. We’re set to meet in the middle, but Darcy and Shkote’Nsi stop about ten feet from us, bringing Rafe and I to a balanced halt.

“My light,” Darcy dips his head to greet me with a taunt.

“What would the word be for hollowed shell of darkness?” I retort, never mistaking that he’s being controlled by Lilly’s empty power.

“It is just the two of you?” he asks, gesturing to me and Rafe.

“As instructed. The elements are under safeguard,” Rafe speaks up.

“You have the book?” he asks me.

I hold up the briefcase so Rafe can open it in my arms just enough to show them the Statera is inside.

Rafe closes the lid after a few seconds, pushing down to make sure the seal locks. He meets my eyes for just a moment, assuring me he’s ready.

“I’m coming to you,” I announce to Darcy. With a side glance to Shkote’Nsi, I add, “No tricks.”

The young fire soul holds up his arms in innocence, but watches my every move as I slowly step toward Darcy.

“Where’s Lilly?” I ask when I get within his reach.

“Taking care of things back home, but do not worry, she has her eye on things here,” he says with meaning.

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