Exile: Ghost Academy (YA paranormal adventure, book 4) by K E O'Connor

Author:K E O'Connor [O'Connor, K E]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal, Magic adventure, Magic school, Ghosts, Young adult
Published: 2016-04-09T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Lauren and Charlie appeared outside the Deviants house. Lauren’s gaze swept over the house, uncertainty making her want to run in the opposite direction.

Charlie coughed and his eyes opened, his form flashing in and out as if energised by faulty cables.

Lauren gripped him tighter. “Stay with me.”

He managed to smile. “Where else would I go?”

“I have to get you some help.” She eased him forward. “Stay solid for as long as you can.”

Charlie looked around, his gaze unfocused. “Wait, I know this place. This is the home of the Deviants. Lauren, we shouldn’t be here—”

“It was the only place I could think of where they might help you, and where they have the facilities to help to get your form stable again,” said Lauren.

“The Deviants won’t help us.” Charlie’s voice was just a whisper. “They hate us.”

“They don’t. They’ve helped other ghosts whose forms have broken down and they got them stable again, just as they will you.” Lauren’s thoughts were on the glass cells she had seen on a recent visit to the Deviants. She knew it wasn’t a perfect solution, but she had to try to get Charlie stabilised. He could not vanish on her.

“This is a bad idea. You can’t trust them.”

“Save your energy.” Lauren tightened her hold on Charlie. Even if it came with a price, she’d do anything to keep him safe.

A Deviant Lauren didn’t recognise appeared in front of her. He was a few inches taller than Lauren and slimly built. His dark eyes narrowed as he seemed to recognise her.

“We aren’t here to cause any trouble.” Lauren raised one hand. “But I have to speak to Maggie or Theo straightaway. I need their help.” She gestured at Charlie.

The guy tilted his head and squinted at Lauren. “Are you planning to bring your other Academy friends here?”

“No, this is an emergency. I really need your help. We came alone.”

The guy’s gaze ran over Charlie. “It looks like you need a lot more than our help.” He disappeared from sight, leaving Lauren and Charlie alone in front of the house.

“We need to get out of here,” whispered Charlie. “Whilst we still can.”

“No, I think this will work,” said Lauren.

Maggie appeared in front of Lauren, along with the dark eyed guy, her long hair pulled off her face and piled on top of her head. She wore a black dress that fell to her ankles. Maggie's gaze went from Lauren to Charlie, her eyes widening as she took in Charlie’s flickering appearance.

“I am surprised to find you here,” said Maggie. “I take it this is not a social call?”

“I didn’t know where else to go,” said Lauren. “Charlie’s been attacked by another ghost and they tried to drain him of his power. Nothing I’ve done has worked, he isn’t responding to any energy transfer from me. I even dragged him inside a portal but it made no difference. He is breaking down. Is there anything you can do to help him?”

“Your Academy did not help you?” asked Maggie.

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