Outage (Powerless Nation #1) by Ellisa Barr

Author:Ellisa Barr [Barr, Ellisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Parker Heritage Press
Published: 2014-05-13T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

DEE'S MIND REELED AS she tried to make sense of it all. Mason's step-dad, Hank, was the sheriff? She wondered if that meant the whole police force was corrupt. Probably.

They were in serious trouble.

“I didn't know you had a girlfriend, boy. She any good?” Hank moved to stand in front of Dee and caress her cheek.

At Hank's taunt, Mason strained against his bonds. “You leave her out of this,” he shouted. “This is between you and me.”

Dee yanked her face away from Hank and spat at him.

Hank wiped the spit from his face and leaned closer, his foul breath hot on her face. “I like your spirit. Ask Mason how much I enjoy a challenge.” Then, before she knew what was happening, he slapped her hard across the cheek.

It took Dee a moment to realize what had happened, but when she did she was furious. No one had ever hit her before. Her cheek stung like crazy and it felt like her heart was beating in her face. She glared at Hank so intently she didn't even see the next blow coming. This one was harder, and snapped her head to the side.

“She has spirit, I'll give you that,” Hank said to Mason before turning to Hyrum. “Who's your other friend here?” He felt Hyrum's bicep, “Unless I miss my guess, you've got some food put away somewhere.”

Hyrum tensed at the touch but said in an even tone, “I can get food for you too if you let us all go.”

“Oh, you'll get food for me, all right. After that I might let you go. Just you – not Mason, and not the girl. Mason and I have an appointment in a few hours I know he's looking forward to.” He held his hand up like a pistol and pointed it at Mason. “Bam.” Then he turned back to Dee. “As for this tasty morsel, I've got something in mind for her too. Something real nice.”

Dee shuddered at the sick innuendo in his tone and Hyrum said quickly, “Her for me. Let her go and keep me. I'm a hard worker; I'll run your errands and track down food and water for you. Guns too,” he added quickly.

“How do I know you'll stick around?” said Hank.

“You have my word,” said Hyrum, standing up straight.

“I'll think it over,” said Hank, looking Hyrum up and down. “I can always use a good man. Of course,” he continued, “by then I'll be done with the girl anyway.” His twisted laughter rang out across the parking lot.

He turned back to Mason. “You wanna tell her what she has to look forward to? What I done to your ma?”

Mason's voice was cold and hard, “If you touch her, I swear I'll kill you.”

“And how do you think you’re gonna do that, eh? You'll be dead in a few hours, just like your mom.” Dee looked horrified at Mason. The color drained from his face and his legs bent like he might collapse. “You're lying,” he said in a weak voice.

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