Hidden Wings by Cameo Renae

Author:Cameo Renae [Renae, Cameo]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Published: 2013-01-15T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10:

“Turn right here,” Alaine said almost a little too late.

Malachi made a sharp right-hand turn down a narrow dirt road… a road, that if you blinked, you’d pass right by. The brakes and tires screeched, and everyone was caught off guard. With the sudden turn, Kade’s body flew up against mine. I gasped as an immediate electrical surge sent heat throughout my entire body, but he quickly pushed himself away from me. I looked to see if anyone heard my loud gasp, but no one turned back. They were too busy straightening themselves up.

“That’s why they installed that second pedal down there called a brake,” Alaine scolded.

“I’m sorry! But you could have announced the turn a little sooner,” Malachi rebutted, while she returned a loud, breathy sigh.

Night had pounced upon us like a jaguar upon its prey, and the world outside was now painted in dark black. Neon-green streaks of light danced across the night sky above us. It was the first time I’d witnessed the wondrous aurora borealis. It was awesome but eerie at the same time. Jeremy told me that the native Alaskans believed that the lights were torches from spirits who had passed, guiding the feet of newly deceased. Would that be me? Would any of us be one of those whom the lights beckoned?

Dark silhouettes of trees pressed in on either side of us, making it impossible to turn the car around. This was definitely a one car road.

What would happen if another car headed towards us? But I doubted anyone else would be out here. Any human, that is.

My gut was telling me that we were getting close. I didn’t know how, but I just had a feeling. My insides twisted and my heart pounded furiously against my chest, much like a war drum, but far from rhythmic. This beat was frantic and fearful. The rush of fear and adrenaline had me on the edge of my seat, gripping the door handle much too tightly.

Kade must have noticed, and carefully placed his hand upon my cast. I glanced at him, and for a moment was mesmerized by the faint glow in his hazel eyes. I was lost, swimming in their comfort and warmth. At that moment, I had a feeling that he would do anything to protect me.

“There’s a fork in the road ahead. Take a left. It’s not much further,” Alaine announced.

Kade immediately let go of my arm and reached down into the darkness. He brought up his duffle and set it between us, quickly unzipping and searching its contents. I strained to catch a glimpse of what was inside, but everything he extracted was as black as the night. But then, I saw a glimmer. Something silver. A refraction of light from the headlights behind sparkled on a shimmering piece of metal. It was a blade, almost like a sword but not too long, and it looked dangerously sharp. He leaned forward, fastening something around his waist, and then sheathed the blade into it.

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