Rae of Hope by WJ May

Author:WJ May [May, WJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781481987219
Amazon: 1481987216
Barnesnoble: 1481987216
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing
Published: 2013-03-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Destiny

“What do you want from me?” Rae whispered, taking another step back.

Dean Carter grabbed Rae’s arm. Instantly visions of his life began appearing behind her eyelids as if she were watching them live. She stood frozen. She couldn’t have moved if she wanted to.

She saw a younger version of the dean, in this very room, standing with her father, making a pact to screw the greater good of mankind. Another vision popped in to show Dean Carter and her father, a few years older, arguing. It became clear that Simon intended to use his ability to make them more than just powerful – to run the British government and let the world know about the abilities their tatùs gave them. They were going to terrify the world; force everyone to follow them, for their own safety and protection, they mocked.

The visions stopped. Shocked, Rae stared, open mouthed, at Dean Carter. “You worked with my father?”

The Dean straightened as if he’d been slapped. “I was once your father’s friend. Things changed.”

“Whatever.” Rae let her eyes slide toward the closed door and took a step toward it.

“No, my dear,” Dean Carter said. “You aren’t going anywhere for a bit.” He moved around her and blocked the entrance.

Rae shook her head. This can’t be happening.

The dean leaned in closer, his breath hot against her face, making her shudder. “You know, I’m not the bad guy. I’m the one actually on your side. We need to get you somewhere safe.”

“Out of this room and away from you seems my safest option.” Rae clenched her teeth, thinking back over the evening. “You had Riley trick and drag me out of the dance and –”

“Something’s going to happen tonight. The Privy Council believes you are in danger. Riley wants a job, so he’s willing to do anything it takes.”

“Riley’s an idiot.” And so are you if you think I’m going to believe you.

“I’ll explain things better once we get you away from here. My car’s in the parking lot.” He opened the door and turned around to motion at Rae with his hand. “Come on now. We haven’t much time.”

Rae opened her mouth to protest but got no further than the “O” shape of her mouth. A large piece of wood rose above the dean’s head and came crashing down on the top of it. He crumpled to the ground and slumped forward.

With wide eyes, Rae watched a familiar looking cane push the dean’s arm out of the way. Headmaster Lanford appeared in the door way, out of breath.

“A-Are you a-all right?” He took one look at her and tapped his cane against the ground. “What did he say to you?”

Rae glanced from the motionless dean to the headmaster and back down again. “Nothing. But I think you need to call the cops.” She scurried around to his side, avoiding all contact with the dean’s prone form.

Lanford slipped his arm around her and with an iron grip, pulled her across the waiting area. “I’m glad I got here in time.

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