These Wicked Desires: A Paranormal Why Choose Romance (Fates Book 3) by Spradling Whitney L

Author:Spradling, Whitney L.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00

I stand outside the house—well, more like an apartment complex—and take deep breaths. Looking at the building, you'd never guess there was anything nefarious going on inside. It matches the rest of the buildings on the street. Lower income, could use some work, but normal. If I were to guess, there is a ton of spell work on the building to keep people away.

"Ready?" Kai asks, squeezing my hand.

I appreciate having him with me. I know he'll support me, protect my family, and make sure everything goes smoothly while I try my hardest to focus.

I exhale and nod. "Yeah. Let's do this."

As we approach the front door, it opens, revealing a guard dressed in gray and black fatigues. He scowls at us, but lets us through. Kennedy must have notified him.

I throw a protective shield around me and Kai so we don't have to spend so much energy watching our backs. It will drain me quickly, though, so we have to move fast.

"What's the number?" Kai asks, looking around with a frown.

"Three."

We stop in front of a solid wooden door with an electronic keypad next to it. My finger trembles as I punch the code in.

Kai pushes through first, head swiveling back and forth, blocking my view with his body. He doesn't move until he determines there is nothing for me to see that will hurt me.

My heart beats a mile a minute as I step inside. It's a small apartment, the kitchen and living space one area. A door to the left probably leads to a bed and bathroom. It's sparsely furnished, dust on every surface, and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling.

A rattling cough sounds from the bedroom, and I take a step in that direction. Time seems to slow down, like I'm walking through waist deep mud but also speeding along on a moving walkway. It takes forever and no time at all to reach the entrance. The door has been removed, and I distantly realize the rest have as well.

Huddled on the bed, wrapped in a comforter is my sister. She hovers over my mother, who is bundled in so many blankets I can barely see her. Another rattling cough, and the figure under the blankets jerks with each one.

“Mom? Chloe?" Their names are mere whispers, but they sound loud in silence.

Chloe's head whips in my direction. Blue eyes widening in shock. "Cade?" Her voice is hoarse, like she's unused to talking. Or has done a lot of screaming.

Tears blur my vision of her, and it doesn't take long for them to fall down my cheeks. I shakily step into the room, each breath I take harsh and uneven. I've imagined this moment for so long, but I never actually thought it would happen. I'm in the same room as my mom and sister. I'm going to get them out of here.

"Are you guys okay?" I rasp.

She shakes her head. "Mom is really sick. They won't give us any medicine."

My heart sinks, but I fortify my resolve. I can fall apart later.

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