The Shade Amulet (Koven Chronicles Book 1) by Andrea Pearson

Author:Andrea Pearson [Pearson, Andrea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: urban fantasy
Publisher: Andrea Pearson
Published: 2017-12-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Abel sighed again, finishing his drink and setting the mug on the table. He leaned back in the chair, running a hand through his silver hair. “I’ve changed a great deal,” he said. “I’ve done things . . . that I’m not proud of.” His brilliant blue eyes locked onto mine. “I had to survive somehow.” He fiddled with his cup, now staring at it. “I needed money. The jobs are always plentiful. I accept them because I don’t have anything else to do.”

I raised an eyebrow. “McDonald’s is hiring.”

Abel half smiled. “Indeed. But my skill set doesn’t include cooking burgers. I tend to burn everything.” His face clouded over, and he glanced away. “Someday . . .” His voice got very soft. “Someday, I’ll tell you what was happening when you rescued me from that horrible place.”

My heart twisted a little. I liked the sound of that “someday.” It insinuated that he’d be around for a while.

As soon as that thought crossed my mind, I chastised myself. Was I thinking about getting involved with him? No. Out of the question. “Brooding” and “crazy-intense mood swings” weren’t on my list of must-haves.

Abel pushed his chair away from the table, then stood. “Call me if you see another dog. I’ll be here as soon as I can. I’m going over to your neighbors’—make sure they don’t need help.” He turned his gaze on me. “You’re safe here and in cars, since they don’t have corners. And you’re safe around most people. The hounds generally won’t approach you unless you’re alone. Be safe.”

He picked up my phone from where it lay on the table, then programmed his number into it and set it back down. “I’ll talk to you later.”

He turned and left the room. I heard my front door open and shut once more, and I was alone again.

It wasn’t until a couple of hours later that I remembered that Detective Cole had called. I’d been so distracted by what had happened and how Abel had handled it that I spent most of the morning staring out the window. I sent Detective Cole a quick text to apologize before hopping in the shower. He’d responded by the time I got out and was wondering if we could go out the following evening. I said yes, knowing I would most likely be safe with him.

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