The Guardian by Elicia Hyder

Author:Elicia Hyder [Hyder, Elicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Elicia Hyder

Inside the house, Adrianne was making up the couch. “Is everyone else still outside?” I asked, knowing business for the night wasn’t finished.

“Yeah, but I’m exhausted. Getting pregnant ended my night-owl days, so I’m going to bed.” She stuffed a pillow into a white pillowcase.

“Thank you for everything, Adrianne. This was a great night,” I said.

“Right up until all the angel drama, sure,” she said with a chuckle.

“I’m really sorry about that.”

She waved her hand. “Don’t be. I feel bad your evening was ruined. I’d hoped to give you one last peaceful night before you go.”

“I do appreciate it.”

“I’m really glad you got to spend some time with Iliana.”

“Me too. You have no idea.”

She put her hands on both sides of her belly. “Oh, but I do.”

And just like that, I felt sick again.

“Good.” When she finished straightening what appeared to be a handmade quilt, she sat down on the couch and patted the seat beside her. “Can we talk for a second?”

I suddenly wanted to run from the house. What if she started asking questions I couldn’t answer? What if she suspected the truth? What if—?

“Warren?”

I took a deep breath and sat down.

“I need your help.”

“With what?”

She touched her temples. “Your dad…” Her voice was laced with exasperation.

“I know. Nathan told me about the electrical experiments.” I mentally crossed my fingers that Azrael’s desperation was the trigger of the conversation.

“It’s not just that. I mean, he’s going to burn the house down, but that’s not all.”

Uh oh. “What else is wrong?”

She looked around to be sure we were alone, then clenched my forearm. “He’s driving me crazy.”

My whole body sighed with relief. I smiled and patted her hand. “I’m sure he’s nervous about the baby. My mind was a wreck when Sloan was pregnant.”

“Oh no. It’s more than that.”

Yep. I know.

“He hovers all the time. Wants to know where I am, who I’m with, who I’ve been talking to.” She released my arm and raked her nails back through her long auburn hair. “It’s like he’s suddenly become my psycho jealous baby daddy.”

“I really don’t think that’s it.” I knew it wasn’t, but there was no way I could tell Adrianne the truth. “He’s worried. And with good reason. Think about all we’ve been through. All he’s been through.”

She looked mildly guilty.

“I’m sure things will be different after the baby is born,” I said.

Truer words had never been spoken. Everything would be different after the Morning Star was reborn. I just had no idea how different.

“But I will talk to him,” I said.

As if on cue, the back door opened, and my father walked inside. Adrianne and I both stood. “What’s going on in here?” he asked.

Adrianne shot me a wide-eyed glare as if to say, “See?” Then she smiled at him. “We were just chatting after I finished making his bed. I wanted to say a proper goodbye in case he’s gone before I wake up tomorrow.” She turned and pulled me into a hug.

The supernatural energy swirling inside her made me dizzy.

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