Supernova (Fallen Legacies Book 4) by Julie Hall

Author:Julie Hall [Hall, Julie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-10-19T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

The first words out of my mouth after my mother releases me from the biggest hug she’s ever given me aren’t “I missed you,” or “I love you,” or even, “Did you bring my favorite snack because I’ve been on a diet of coconuts and seaweed for two weeks?” No, the first words out of my mouth are, “Where are they taking him?” as I watch two angel-born haul Thorne across the deck and through a door.

My mom looks confused for a moment, and then glances over her shoulder just as Thorne and his angel-born guards disappear. “Don’t worry. They’ll put him somewhere secure. He won’t be able to hurt you.”

That is not why I asked, but I’m not ready to explain my convoluted feelings toward Thorne right now. Certainly not before I’m able to unravel them myself.

My father lays a hand on my shoulder and squeezes lightly, pulling my attention. “Are you unharmed?” he asks, and the look in his eyes says he’s asking about more than just my physical well-being.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

My mom searches my face. “Honey, you can tell us anything. If he did something to you that you don’t want to talk about, it’s okay.”

“No, no. Mom, I really am all right. Thorne didn’t do anything to hurt me. Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have made it two days on the island if it wasn’t for him.”

My parents exchange a concerned glance, one that says they don’t quite believe me. I open my mouth to defend Thorne when Cleo shoves between me and my mom, herding me away from my parents. She’s been skittish since the moment we boarded the Dauntless, the angel-born warship. I was happy she hadn’t attacked anyone yet, but the night was still young.

“Miss Kelly, I’m so glad to see you are safe and sound,” says a vaguely familiar male voice, and when I look over a man with black hair and gray eyes is walking toward us. Malachi, the cherub Elder.

I don’t know Malachi well, but I’ve met him a handful of times. He’s the oldest of the Elders on the Council, or at least he used to be before Nikias, the angel-line Neph Elder, was initiated a couple months ago. He looks to be in his late forties or early fifties, which is rare among our kind. I’m not sure how old he is, but it’s possible his age has four digits.

My last face-to-face interaction with Malachi wasn’t stellar. It was his idea to bomb London, which is what led to the death of Emberly’s father. I’m not sure she’s forgiven him for that fateful decision yet.

I peek over Malachi’s shoulder and spot Zara and Draven, the dominion and throne Elders. They stop talking and glance my way but stay rooted where they are. Zara’s light gray stare drills into me, leaving me feeling exposed, like she can read all my secrets on my face. After a pause, they return to their conversation.

My mother clears her throat and I realize it’s my turn to say something.

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