The Order of the Elements 01 - Breaking Point by Jess Bowen

Author:Jess Bowen
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9781936305476
Publisher: Omnific Publishing
Published: 2010-11-22T05:00:00+00:00

24. Realization

It was clear that they were being dismissed from Cassius’s office for the time being. Phoebe nodded in acknowledgment of Cassius’s instructions before Dorian shifted quickly and stood with Phoebe cradled in his arms. Evan and Jared each wished her well before heading back to the infirmary. Dorian walked with Phoebe to a wing of the Annexus Ethan wasn’t familiar with.

“Where are you taking her?” he asked as Dorian walked away.

He didn’t stop walking, so Ethan matched his pace to keep up with him. He heard Lucy and Cynthia fall into step behind him. “To my room. I would like to keep an eye on her,” he replied.

“Why?” Ethan pressed.

Dorian turned his head. He looked irritated. “I would like to make sure she rests and remains safe.”

“Are you sure that’s advisable?”

What’s wrong with you? She’ll be perfectly fine with Dorian, Lucy asked, breaking into his thoughts.

“What do you mean?” Dorian asked roughly. He was clearly not happy about Ethan’s line of questioning.

“Well, you are the source of a fair amount of stress when it comes to Phoebe. Perhaps it would be better if she were with us.”

Oh, I see; this is bringing out your family protection instinct. But I don’t think it’s a good idea to provoke him. He really will keep Phoebe safe, Lucy said as she sifted through his thoughts.

Dorian stopped and turned to glare at Ethan. Perhaps Lucy was right; provoking Dorian was probably not a wise idea. “Don’t think for one second that I do not blame myself for what happened. I should never have allowed them so close to each other, but everyone insisted on a regular tournament.” His expression became fierce. “I will keep her safe, no matter anyone else’s opinion.”

“So will I.”

“Ethan,” Phoebe said softly. “I’ll be fine, really. Go get some rest.” He could barely hear her by the time she quit speaking.

She needed to rest, so he let her go with Dorian. Before he even walked away, Ethan was sure Phoebe was deeply asleep.

“Can we come see her later?” Cynthia asked before Dorian rounded a corner.

He nodded. “When she’s up for visitors, I’ll send someone to tell you.”

Dorian turned and continued on with Phoebe. Ethan watched the empty hallway anxiously for another minute before Lucy broke into his thoughts.

“She’s going to be fine, Ethan,” she said softly, her voice a low hum.

Cynthia shook her head. “I don’t know about that. Kali is being more difficult than I could have imagined possible, especially for a daughter of a Guardian.”

“I don’t get it. Why can’t she just give up on Dorian? I think it’s pretty obvious who he prefers, isn’t it?” Ethan asked as Lucy finally steered him in the direction of their rooms.

Cynthia shrugged. “I know people from the Cove can be difficult, but she’s going above and beyond the normal air of superiority that everyone is used to. She almost acts like Dorian is her property or something, like she owns him.”

“So what are we going to do?” Lucy asked.

“We’re going to keep them apart, of course.

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