The Deviant Underground (Time Bandit) by Elisabeth Roseland

Author:Elisabeth Roseland [Roseland, Elisabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Superhero Romance
Publisher: Magnificent Mile Publishing
Published: 2014-05-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

When Kathryn slowly opened her eyes, the first thing she was aware of was the taste of alcohol in the back of her throat. She swallowed hard and sat up. The second thing she was aware of was the fact that she was alone. Charge was nowhere in the room, and there was just a crumpled pile of sheets left in the place where she last remembered him being. The third thing she was aware of was the dull pound in the back of her head and the fact that the room was now at a standstill. She glanced over at the digital clock resting on the nightstand. The red lights glowed 1:06. The fourth thing Kathryn was aware of was the pressing need to pee.

She teleported down the hall, used the bathroom, brushed her teeth, and took a quick shower. The dull pound was still there, but it was nothing that a strong cup of coffee and a cigarette couldn't take care of. She teleported back to the still empty bedroom, got dressed, and dug around for her cigarettes before finally finding them jammed into her pants pocket. She teleported down to the empty kitchen and brewed a large, strong cup of coffee. Drink in hand, Kathryn teleported outside and sat down in the afternoon sun. She lit a cigarette, inhaled deeply, and took a sip of her coffee. As the smoke blew away on the afternoon wind, she smiled. She had had a great time the night before. Not only was the club a lot of fun, but the backroom felt like a community. She had felt normal there. Everyone was warm and welcoming. She smirked to herself as she thought of Flash—perhaps a bit too welcoming.

Kathryn heard the crunch of leaves underfoot and turned to see Susan approaching from inside the cabin. She was clutching a mug of her own and wearing sunglasses. She did not look good.

“Good morning, sunshine!” Kathryn yelled. She couldn't see Susan's eyes behind the dark glasses, but she knew that Susan was glaring at her.

“And how are you so damn perky?” Susan grumbled. “You drank just as much as I did.”

Kathryn took another sip of her coffee and a drag from her cigarette. “Hey, I'm a seasoned professional with a primed liver.” Susan reached for Kathryn's pack and took out a cigarette of her own. Kathryn lit it for her. “You, clearly, are an amateur.”

“Compared to you, I must be,” Susan muttered. She took a drag, exhaled, and groaned. “My head.”

“Take a few aspirin. You'll be fine.”

“Oh, I took something stronger than that,” Susan said, her head in her hands. “Just give it a few minutes to kick in.” Kathryn laughed and leaned back, enjoying the warm sun on her face.

“Hey.” Susan paused. Kathryn turned to look at her. “I'm . . .uh . . . sorry about last night.”

“Sorry about what?” Kathryn knew what Susan meant, but she wanted her to say it.

“About the car thing.” Kathryn said nothing, so Susan continued.

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