Primeval by Kay Woodward

Author:Kay Woodward [Woodward, Kay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780141918594
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published: 2013-03-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

The fugitive Coelurosauravus – Abby had trawled through dusty reference books until she’d found out what he was – squatted regally inside the huge tank, watching as his new friend rushed to and fro, tending to his every need.

Buzzzzzz!

Abby jumped guiltily as the sound reverberated through the flat.

‘It’s Connor!’ croaked the intercom.

Abby thought fast, throwing a blanket over Rex’s tank before pressing the door release.

A moment later, Connor tumbled inside, staring in awe at the funky apartment and then at Abby’s skimpy outfit. ‘Is it me, or is it seriously hot in here?’ he mumbled.

‘Broken thermostat,’ said Abby quickly. She wasn’t about to tell Connor that she’d turned the heating up to make the surroundings more comfortable for her new flatmate. Now she just had to hope that he didn’t notice the blanket-covered object in the middle of the room.

‘What’s that?’ Connor asked.

Darn. He’d noticed it.

‘Empty tank,’ said Abby. ‘From the zoo.’ She decided to make a quick exit before he could ask any more questions. ‘I’ll go and get changed.’

‘Read this,’ said the student, shoving a piece of paper into her hand as she dashed past him and up the stairs. He’d hardly been able to contain himself when he’d discovered the rumours flying about online. He’d printed them all out, just to convince himself that his eyes weren’t deceiving him.

‘Where did you get this?’ Abby called down to him.

‘Internet,’ Connor said. ‘Looks like we might have another anomaly. I think we should check it out,’ he added casually.

‘What does Cutter say?’

‘Haven’t told him,’ replied Connor. ‘I might be wrong and I don’t want him to think I’m an idiot.’

‘He already thinks you’re an idiot.’

Connor shrugged, not offended in the slightest. His eyes wandered around the apartment as he waited for Abby, coming to rest again on the large object in the middle of the room. He hesitated briefly before peeping beneath the blanket, his eyes instantly lighting up with amazement.

Abby reappeared, realizing from his amused expression that Connor knew her guilty secret. ‘Rex sort of … came back,’ she mumbled.

‘You kidnapped a helpless lizard!’ cried Connor in mock outrage.

‘I didn’t want Lester’s people getting hold of him again,’ said Abby. ‘You won’t tell anyone?’

He grinned, a cunning gleam in his eyes. ‘You can rely on me. We’re a team, right?’ Connor glanced at the piece of paper in her hand. ‘So what about it? Are you in?’

Abby looked uncertain. ‘Maybe we should just let someone know …?’ she said nervously.

Sensing that her resolve was weakening, Connor really went for it. ‘This is our big chance to show we can be useful,’ he said. ‘Come on. We’re pals. And pals stick up for each other.’ The student glanced meaningfully at the tank. ‘Who knows, you might even find a little playmate for Rex.’

Abby knew when to give in gracefully.

She would go.

Weighed down by bulky rucksacks, they made their way through dense woods. As the daylight weakened, so Abby’s unease grew.

‘Maybe this wasn’t a great idea,’ she muttered.

Connor grinned mischievously.

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