A Slither of Hope by Lisa M. Basso

Author:Lisa M. Basso [Basso, Lisa M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: teen romance, science fiction and fantasy, young adult, angels, demons, death and dying, romance, paranormal, fantasy
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Published: 2014-08-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Rayna

The air inside the locked gate of Muir Woods wasn't just cold, it was frost on my skin and ice boring through my bones. By the time Cam arrived I could barely feel my face, fingers, or toes. Watching him swoop in on those white wings with the moonlight glinting off them in the clearing of the trees was a sight to be sure. A sight that did nothing for me, sure, but a sight nonetheless.

“Took you long enough,” Kade called out before Cam's feet touched down on the muddy walking path Kade and I had been sloshing around in for nearly an hour.

“Some of us have purposes here and can't just pick up whenever we want to.” He breezed by Kade toward me. “Rayna, are you okay?”

“Cold as hell, but fine.”

“The attack.” Cam looked from me to Kade. “What happened?”

“It started with one. We got away. Saw more. Tried to hide. One found us. He flew for everyone to see. His sights were set on Ray. I snapped his neck. End of story.” Kade's simplicity left a lot to be desired in the storytelling department.

“You snapped his neck?” Cam asked, brows raised. “So you didn't finish the job.”

“I killed one of my own, finished him with a knife. You'd better hope you never have to learn what that feels like, brother.” The last word was saturated with sickness, ending with a bitter finish.

“So you knew him, the one you…”

“No.” The usual confidence in Kade's voice was missing. “But that's not the point.”

Cam's hand absently rubbed the back of my jacket—technically Kade's jacket since he'd draped it over mine not long after we soared in.

From the slight twitch in Kade's upper lip, I think it was safe to say he wasn't fond of this. “Your turn,” Kade fired back at Cam.

Cam's hand dropped away from me and he spun on Kade. “You called me here. What is it you want me to say?”

“That's exactly what I thought you'd say. C'mon, Ray.”

“No, I don't think so.” I planted my feet despite the sloshing, sucking sound. “We came here for a reason. So talk.”

Cam and Kade exchanged glances. Eventually, Kade admitted, “There were more Fallen outside. A group of them.”

“There are more angels, too.”

I watched Kade's face, half shrouded in darkness. This was what he was waiting for: whether he could truly trust Cam or not. He held his tongue and waited, giving Cam ample time to admit just who was among the newest earthbound angels. “How many?”

“I'm…not sure.” Kade's eyes narrowed at Cam's answer, but Cam never would have seen it since he'd turned back to me. “Are you sure you're okay?” The heat of his eyes barreled down on me, making me squirm almost as much as Kade's did, because he was watching, too. Like a freaking hawk.

“I'm fine.” My voice was edged like a sword. The angels and Fallen were descending on San Francisco and these two still couldn't get passed their stupid growing pains toward each other.

“There aren't just angels,” Cam finally admitted, looking over his shoulder at Kade.

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