Fractured Innocence (IFICS Book 2) by Julia Crane

Author:Julia Crane [Crane, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Valknut Press
Published: 2014-01-06T05:00:00+00:00

Fourteen

“You’re both restless. Why don’t you go into town and grab something to eat?” Harrington suggested.

Kaitlyn perked up. They hadn’t set foot outside of the surrounding area of the property since they arrived. The thought of going out and seeing something different was quite appealing. Anything to get her mind off the fact that they were inactive when every fiber of her believed they should be moving forward. Kaitlyn looked to her left, meeting Lucas’s gaze. He nodded with a slight smile.

She was eager to get out of the confined house.

“What about you, Harrington? Do you and Adams want to go out?”

Harrington shook his head. “I think I’ll stay in and go over the plans some more.”

“Adams?”

The old man shook his head. “Too cold out there for me. I’m happy to sit near the fire with my crossword puzzles.”

Kaitlyn wasn’t surprised. Professor Adams rarely wanted to do anything not lab related.

Lucas stood up and stretched his arms above his head. “I’ll go get the others. I’m sure they are itching to get out. Sure as hell beats sitting around.”

Moments later, Lucas came back with Erik, Ace, and Nick.

Just as they were about to leave, Lucas handed her a jacket. “It’s pretty cold out, Kate. You might want to grab your hat.”

She really wished this stuff would come second nature to her. Obviously, it would raise an eyebrow or two if she went out in the middle of the winter in Maine without the proper attire. She shrugged into her jacket and grabbed a teal hat off the rack. The flash of color made a smile tug at her lips. How strange that the familiar teal could have a soothing effect on her. Somehow, it made her feel more like herself. As soon as they completed the mission, she was going to have Lucas replace the flesh-toned parts with the teal. The flesh color made her feel like an impostor.

Unfortunately, the reality was, only when she was on the compound, could she truly be herself.

Kaitlyn opened the door and was hit by a gust of wind. The sky was dark and stars shone brightly above. Snow flurries dance around her.

A winter wonderland, she thought as she looked up at the quarter moon that hung high in the sky.

Lucas gave her a private smile as they trudged on toward the van.

Suddenly, Kaitlyn’s sensors activated. Quickly, she spun, and with her left hand captured a ball of snow. It crumbled and fell to the ground. She locked eyes with Ace, who stared back with a grim expression on his face.

“No way in hell, man. I don’t care what you say,” he grumbled, his posture stiff.

Nick looked confused. He must have missed the exchange.

Erik stood still, silently watching. Lucas, always the quick thinker, bent down and patted a ball of snow in his own hands. He tossed it at Ace, who ducked right before it made contact. Next thing they knew, they were in a full-fledged snowball fight.

Kaitlyn actually giggled as she dove for cover behind the van.

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