Shattered Focus (A Paranormal, Urban, Fantasy Novella) (Focus Series Book 3) by Alex Bostwick

Author:Alex Bostwick [Bostwick, Alex]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Fritzen Media
Published: 2016-07-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

We broke virtually every traffic law at the county, state, and federal levels. The needle on the speedometer practically snapped off a few times during our reckless drive to the warehouse. The other cars on the highway—surprisingly few, considering that it was early in the evening on a work day—were little more than colored blurs against the background.

In short, we made the nearly hour-long trip in about twenty-five minutes.

I careened through the gate—already opened—in the chain link fence around the warehouse at speed, kicking up gravel as I fishtailed a bit. The tires caught hold after a second, and we shot into the parking lot. I slid into a spot near one of the entrances, jamming on the brakes and causing Nick to lurch forward in his seat. He had been white as a sheet for most of the hectic trip, gripping the Oh Shit bar above his window, and mouthing wordless prayers.

Considering what he had done, regardless of his motives, I wasn’t particularly sympathetic.

“Let’s move,” I said as soon as I had thrown the parking brake.

Nick shook his head and pointed out the window. On the opposite side of the parking lot, four black SUVs surrounded a small four-door sedan. That must have been Jason’s car. The Unfocused were already here, blocking him in.

“Doesn’t matter. We still need to get to Jason. If he’s fighting, he’ll need our help.”

Nick swallowed heavily, looking reluctant.

So I slapped one of his cheeks, hard.

“I need you to sack up for a minute. I know you didn’t join Focus to fight, but that’s what you’re going to do now. These pieces of shit took your parents. They intimidated you, made you betray your friends and your ideals. And I don’t have the fucking time to sit here and give you a speech that’s more motivational than that. I’m going.” I unbuckled my seat belt and opened my door. “If you’re coming, get off your ass and move.” I kept the fact that Rick was nowhere to be seen to myself. He should have been here by now, should have reached Jason ten minutes ago and warned him off.

I tried to push that thought aside as best I could.

The combination of the slap and harsh words had snapped Nick out of his near catatonia. He looked at me, his eyes suddenly determined. He gave me a sharp nod, and climbed out of the car.

A new problem faced us. The warehouse was enormous, probably the size of two or three city blocks. All of the windows that we could see were totally dark. It would take us far too long to find Jason stumbling through that cavernous place.

I rolled up my sleeves. “Okay. I’m going to try to find them.”

“Nora?”

“Yeah?”

“Where’s Rick? If he flew, he should already be here.”

I ground my teeth together in frustration. “He can take care of himself,” I insisted. “Now shut up and let me concentrate.”

I closed my eyes and focused. Spirit magic can work in a lot of interesting ways, one of which is seeking people out.

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