smart ones realized what was going on and head our way. Tuck throws the Hummer in reverse and floors it out of there.
Chapter 16
Pulling up behind Sara’s store, she’s standing in the doorway, as if she knew we were coming. Reaching her arms out, she takes Sebastian. As she turns to go inside, she stops, reaching her hand out. I take the package from her, not knowing what’s inside, and look at her questioningly. She just smiles at me and looks to Tuck.
“He’s a good man, Jessica. A safe man. He will save you when you need it. Don’t lose hope.” Saying nothing more than that, she turns and goes into the apartment. Shutting the door behind her. Looking to the package in my hands, it’s a .22 with a pearl handle, and a note.
Jessica,
You never belonged there. He has no real powers. Magic will not work to stop him. You will need this for that. When he is gone, your nightmare will end and you can heal. When you’re down and losing hope, thinking you will never be saved, your man will find you and save you. Trust in that. I can’t make you believe how I know, but just remember my words. The time will come and you will know what I mean. He will find you.
Sara
Is she telling me to kill him? Or does she just know I’ll need protection. This sounds like a riddle, and I hate those. She doesn’t make sense. He will find me? Slipping it into my pants, I remove the .45 that Buzz had given me earlier. Walking back to the Hummer, I hand it to Tuck. He takes the gun, staring at me.
“We’ll be back for you and the boy later tonight.”
“I’m going with you. You can’t stop me. I can go with you, or follow. But, you’re not doing this alone. I need to face him, end my nightmare.” Hearing Sara’s words come out of my mouth, I stop and stare at Tuck. As if understanding I need to do this, he holds the rear door open so I can climb back in.
The drive to the compound is silent. The air is heavy with tension. The men, all dressed in black cargo pants, black tees, and gun holsters, look like they are ready for war. I have on the same leather pants and tight black shirt I wore yesterday when I left. Though my heels are not proper for heading into a fight, they will have to do. I know my way around enough that they won’t matter. Pulling onto a dirt road that I know leads behind the compound, I wonder how Tuck knew it was here. He is a prepared man. Always making sure he knows everything.
There are dozens of SUV’s parked along the road as the sun sets, and the sky darkens. Choosing the cover of night, they felt it would be easier to sneak up on The Master. My knowledge of the compound helped them formulate a plan. As we all pile out of the Hummer, Tuck and Buzz head over to the man who looks like he’s in charge. Unable to hear their conversation, Razor stands in front of me, staring. This adorable little guy, with his big mohawk looks so out of place in cargos, carrying a gun. He should be out skateboarding somewhere, not endangering his life over this.
“Razor, you and Jessica stay in the Hummer,” Tuck tries to command as he heads back to us. I just shake my head. That’s not happening. He isn’t leaving me behind. Walking over and grabbing my arm, he twists it, pulling me away from the guys.
“Jessica, we aren’t going through this again. You’re not going in there with us. You can’t. I’m not going to be able to do my job if I’m worrying about your safety. I love you too much to risk your life. You will stay here God damn it. Don’t argue.” Not giving me a chance to respond, he walks away. As he speaks to Razor and Buzz, I’m sure he’s probably telling him to babysit me. That’s not happening. Jumping in the driver’s seat of the Hummer, I smile at Tuck and shut the door behind me. He’s probably thinking what a good girl I am for listening. But that’s not happening.
Turning the engine over, I gun it in reverse, spinning the wheel to turn the truck
Chapter 16
Pulling up behind Sara’s store, she’s standing in the doorway, as if she knew we were coming. Reaching her arms out, she takes Sebastian. As she turns to go inside, she stops, reaching her hand out. I take the package from her, not knowing what’s inside, and look at her questioningly. She just smiles at me and looks to Tuck.
“He’s a good man, Jessica. A safe man. He will save you when you need it. Don’t lose hope.” Saying nothing more than that, she turns and goes into the apartment. Shutting the door behind her. Looking to the package in my hands, it’s a .22 with a pearl handle, and a note.
Jessica,
You never belonged there. He has no real powers. Magic will not work to stop him. You will need this for that. When he is gone, your nightmare will end and you can heal. When you’re down and losing hope, thinking you will never be saved, your man will find you and save you. Trust in that. I can’t make you believe how I know, but just remember my words. The time will come and you will know what I mean. He will find you.
Sara
Is she telling me to kill him? Or does she just know I’ll need protection. This sounds like a riddle, and I hate those. She doesn’t make sense. He will find me? Slipping it into my pants, I remove the .45 that Buzz had given me earlier. Walking back to the Hummer, I hand it to Tuck. He takes the gun, staring at me.
“We’ll be back for you and the boy later tonight.”
“I’m going with you. You can’t stop me. I can go with you, or follow. But, you’re not doing this alone. I need to face him, end my nightmare.” Hearing Sara’s words come out of my mouth, I stop and stare at Tuck. As if understanding I need to do this, he holds the rear door open so I can climb back in.
The drive to the compound is silent. The air is heavy with tension. The men, all dressed in black cargo pants, black tees, and gun holsters, look like they are ready for war. I have on the same leather pants and tight black shirt I wore yesterday when I left. Though my heels are not proper for heading into a fight, they will have to do. I know my way around enough that they won’t matter. Pulling onto a dirt road that I know leads behind the compound, I wonder how Tuck knew it was here. He is a prepared man. Always making sure he knows everything.
There are dozens of SUV’s parked along the road as the sun sets, and the sky darkens. Choosing the cover of night, they felt it would be easier to sneak up on The Master. My knowledge of the compound helped them formulate a plan. As we all pile out of the Hummer, Tuck and Buzz head over to the man who looks like he’s in charge. Unable to hear their conversation, Razor stands in front of me, staring. This adorable little guy, with his big mohawk looks so out of place in cargos, carrying a gun. He should be out skateboarding somewhere, not endangering his life over this.
“Razor, you and Jessica stay in the Hummer,” Tuck tries to command as he heads back to us. I just shake my head. That’s not happening. He isn’t leaving me behind. Walking over and grabbing my arm, he twists it, pulling me away from the guys.
“Jessica, we aren’t going through this again. You’re not going in there with us. You can’t. I’m not going to be able to do my job if I’m worrying about your safety. I love you too much to risk your life. You will stay here God damn it. Don’t argue.” Not giving me a chance to respond, he walks away. As he speaks to Razor and Buzz, I’m sure he’s probably telling him to babysit me. That’s not happening. Jumping in the driver’s seat of the Hummer, I smile at Tuck and shut the door behind me. He’s probably thinking what a good girl I am for listening. But that’s not happening.
Turning the engine over, I gun it in reverse, spinning the wheel to turn the truck
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